Swing for the Fences
Synopsis
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
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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 BredinghurstOverhill Road
London SE22 0PN
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