Orthodox Stance   |   Documentary
Directed by:   Jason Hutt
2007   |   1h 23m   |   USA   |   www.orthodoxstance.com

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 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, the film is about more than just boxing and religion, but a young man's search for meaning in life.


Screening Times: Victory Firehouse
Thursday, 9:00pm   |   Saturday, 9:00 pm

About the Director: Jason Hutt grew up in Potomac, Maryland where he excelled as a student and soccer player, captaining Churchill High School to three undefeated seasons and state championships between 1992 and 1994. While studying at Harvard University, Mr. Hutt transitioned from athlete to artist, as his passion for sports was redirected from competition to storytelling. After seeing a few of Frederick Wiseman and DA Pennebaker's films in film classes, Mr. Hutt was immediately drawn to cinema verite filmmaking. In his first film, SAUSAGE HERE, a short documentary about the colorful Fenway Park street vendors, Mr. Hutt was able to capture the language, look and feeling that make sports characters and cultures so special.