Hi, I’m the ghost of Benny Leonard, legendary lightweight boxing champion of the 1920’s and 30’s and one of the toughest Jews ever to step into a ring. I just wanted to pop in here from the ether and say I liked this movie and this kid. He’s got a hell of a left hook.
A portrait of Dmitriy Salita, a Russian immigrant, professional boxer and religious JewFor the last 60 years, the term “Jewish boxer” has been an oxymoron. But Dmitriy Salita, a 25 year-old Russian immigrant is making history as a top professional boxer and a rigorously observant Jew. While providing an intimate, 3-year long look at the trials and tribulations faced by an up and coming professional boxer, ORTHODOX STANCE is a portrait of seemingly incompatible cultures and characters (boxing trainers, promoters and rabbis) working together to support Dmitriy’s rare and remarkable devotion to both Orthodox Judaism and the pursuit of a professional boxing title. In the end, ORTHODOX STANCE is about more than just boxing and religion, but a young man’s search for meaning in life.  Orthodox Stance
Release Year: 2007 Duration: 83 min Availability:
Related: International, Life & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Sports & Hobbies, Cactus Three For the last 60 years, the term “Jewish boxer” has been an oxymoron. But Dmitriy Salita, a 25 year-old Russian immigrant is making history as a top professional boxer and a rigorously observant Jew. While providing an intimate, 3-year long look at the trials and tribulations faced by an up and coming professional boxer, ORTHODOX STANCE is a portrait of seemingly incompatible cultures and characters (boxing trainers, promoters and rabbis) working together to support Dmitriy’s rare and remarkable devotion to both Orthodox Judaism and the pursuit of a professional boxing title. In the end, ORTHODOX STANCE is about more than just boxing and religion, but a young man’s search for meaning in life. Director Jason Hutt Producers Michel Negroponte Jason Hutt Executive Producers Julie Goldman Krysanne Katsoolis Caroline Stevens Nick Fraser Camera Jason Hutt Editors Jason Hutt Rachel Kittner Original Score Mark Orton Featuring Dmitriy Salita Jimmy O’ Pharrow Israel Liberow Bob Arum Lou Di Bella Hector Roca Oscar Suarez Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
Comments Posted 08/25/09 by The Ghost of Benny Leonard
Posted 06/22/09 by Eduardo Saucedo
Very inspiaring documentry. I wish you the best Dimitry and keep those gloves up and that head up high bro. - Eduardo saucedo .....maybe not your biggest fan but A fan Posted 06/11/09 by guest_roscoeiii
Beautiful documentary. That is really all I can say without turning this post into an essay. -roscoeiii |
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