Selected to open this year's Raindance Film Festival in London is the world premiere of Christopher M. Anthony's Heavyweight. The film stars Jordan Bolger as boxer Diamond Derek Douglas as he prepares for the biggest fight of his life. The narrative plays out in real time as the fight approaches.
Also starring are Jason Isaacs, Nicholas Pinnock, Jamie Bamber, Sienna Guillory, Blake Harrison and Joplin Sibtain.
Heavyweight receives its world premiere at the 33rd Raindance Film Festival on June 18th.
Check out the trailer below.
The official synopsis reads:
Heavyweight follows wildcard boxing contender, ‘Diamond’ Derek Douglas, and his support team ahead of a title fight he doubts he can win. The pressure escalates in realtime, as dirty tricks and revelations are revealed. ‘Heavyweight’ is an intense and visceral experience exploring a side of elite sport rarely seen.