Project Detail

Swing for the Fences

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.

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

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Pins & Needles Film

Flat 145 Bredinghurst
Overhill Road
London SE22 0PN

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