The Featherweight
Available screening types
Virtual
On-demand
In-person
Available until
Nov 15, 2029
Available in
Worldwide
About the film
The true story of Italian-American boxer Willie Pep, the professional fighter with the most wins in sports history. Down and out after retirement, Pep decides to make a return to the ring, at which point a documentary camera crew enters his life. A visceral portrait of the discontents of 20th century American masculinity, fame and self-perception. From Tribeca Films.
Genre
Drama
Runtime
1h 39m
Released
2024
Director
Robert Kolodny
Producer
Bennett Elliott, Robert Greene, Asger Hussain, Steve Loff, James Madio, Abhayanand Singh
Cast
James Madio, Ruby Wolf, Keir Gilchrist, Ron Livingston, Stephen Lang, Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Awards & recognition
Venice International Film Festival
Nominated, Venice Horizons Award Best Film
Woodstock Film Festival
Official Selection
Montclair Film Festival
Nominated, Future/Now