Country: Israel
Duration: 71 min
Director: Helen Yanovsky
Nomination: Documentary Feature
Age limitations: 16+
"Nobody comes to box without a reason", claims boxing club founder Gershon Luxemburg. The Jerusalem Boxing Club operates out of a bomb shelter in a southern neighborhood of Jerusalem, with hundreds of teens coming to the club over the years. In this relevant documentary, we follow four teens from diverse, and often troubled backgrounds. Gershon teaches them self-confidence, wisdom and how to treat opponents with respect, even in the heat of a fight. Boxing affords them a glimmer of hope and a sense of accomplishment. Gershon trains these youth, and opens up hearts.
