Project Detail

Swing for the Fences

Name: Swing for the Fences
Director: Alex Hardy
Genre: Drama
Released: 2020
Duration: 14 min 27 sec

Synopsis

Kelly lives with and cares for her elderly grandmother, who suffers from dementia. The stress of her daily grind takes its toll as she tries to balance these additional responsibilities with her own life.

Kelly heads to the gym, where she tries to blow off some steam, but runs into Keisha - a fighter who Kelly knows is much better than her and who seems to have her life much more together. Jealous and angry, she picks a fight, looking for any excuse to blow up at Keisha. When Kelly accuses Keisha of stealing her bag, a fight is set up in the ring, marshalled by trainer Warren, who lays down the rules.

Kelly learns a lesson in the ring, allowing her to reflect on herself and her situation at home.

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Details

Year: 2020
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 14 min 27 sec
Format: digital
Director: Alex Hardy
Producer: Gerry Maguire, Kay Loxley
Editor: Alex Hardy
Screenwriter: Alex Hardy,
Director of Photography: Simon Stolland
Production Designer: Sofia Stocco
Sound: Kirsty Howell
Composer: David Fallon
Principal cast: Laya Lewis, Cherelle Brown, Warren Sollars, Joan Hodges

Genre

Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Pins & Needles Film

Flat 145 Bredinghurst
Overhill Road
London SE22 0PN

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