World Premiere
Revolution in the Ring
Shorts
| USA | 23 MINUTES | English, Spanish | English subtitlesSports, Documentary
The story of Cuban boxer Teofilo Stevenson, who in 1962 chose to stay in his home country rather than defect, this film examines through the lens of Cuban-American politics how his life and the life of the Cuban people were dramatically altered by the embargo.
Screening with Shorts: ESPN Sports Shorts
Screening with Shorts: ESPN Sports Shorts
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Jason Sklaver
Jason Sklaver’s filmography includes Grey Areas, and The Kidnapping, which screened at numerous festivals. Sklaver has executive-produced and directed pilots, and series and has served as Executive Producer, Showrunner, and Director for multiple networks. He is working on a film on the fifteen year anniversary of 9/11, as well as The Life and Death of Tupac Shakur.
Director
Jason Sklaver
Screenwriter
n/a
Cast
Teofilo Stevenson
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