Saw the film this summer in D.C. It is a great story and well filmed. I hope there will be a Dmitriy II ala Rocky?
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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. Support   2007 | 83 min
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. Comments Posted 08/07/08 by Jonathan
Posted 08/06/08 by London Jewish Cultural Awards
August 2008
A lot of very exciting news to report:
Second, the film was acquired for New York regional broadcast by the MSG Network, New York’s premiere television sports network, and home of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers and Golden Gloves. The first broadcast will be Monday August 18th at 8 PM as part of an exciting lineup of boxing films broadcast every Monday night in August on “MSG at the Movies.” Films included in the Monday night line up are “Kings of the Ring,” “Requiem for a Heavyweight,” “Orthodox Stance,” and “Girlfight.” Special guest interviews are included along with each film so look for Dmitriy to give commentary at commercial breaks. MSG is Channel 27 on Time Warner Cable boxes but if you have another cable provider, check with them for channel information.
The following public screenings are coming up in the fall and many more in the works: Memphis (10/26), Amsterdam (11/5), Philadelphia (December 7), Sonoma County, Houston and Fairfield County, Connecticut. Many people have written to ask if the film is available on DVD. I’m excited to announce that Indiepix (http://www.indiepixfilms.com) will be distributing the DVD and we are close to finishing it. In the meantime, we have collaborated with SNAG Films, an innovative new venture from Ted Leonsis and his AOL team, to stream the film on the web. You can now watch ORTHODOX STANCE and other notable documentaries at http://www.snagfilms.com, and soon you will be able to click through to buy the DVD. As for Dmitriy, he is scheduled to fight at Madison Square Garden on November 8th on the undercard of the Roy Jones Jr. vs. Joe Calzaghe fight on HBO Pay Per View. We’ll send out a reminder as the fight draws near and you can visit Dmitriy’s website at http://www.dsalita.com. As always, thanks for your continued support of ORTHODOX STANCE. There are now many exciting ways to see the film and I greatly appreciate your help in spread ing the word!
All the best,
Posted 08/05/08 by DSW
I was @ the NYC Showing & he was their aftr the film 4 a Q&A;He stayed @ my house 4 a shabbos I was @ his fight feb 28th @ the roseland ballroom. u can see me holding a flag from the balcony
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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 Recommended titles like this one:
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