A portrait of Dmitriy Salita, a Russian immigrant, professional boxer and religious Jew

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.

Orthodox Stance

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Orthodox Stance

Release Year: 2007

Duration: 83 min

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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

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Comments

Posted 11/15/09 by Alex

By far the most inspiring thing I have seen in a long time!

Posted 08/25/09 by The Ghost of Benny Leonard

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.

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

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