GIRL BOXER

Jesselyn “JessZilla” Silva is serious about boxing, and at 10 years old trains seriously with dreams of becoming a professional fighter. Her father, Pedro, finds himself caught in between supporting her dream and worrying about her future in boxing.

The short film premiered on the New York Times website as a part of OpDocs Season 6,

Director: Emily Sheskin

Director of Photography: Paul Yee

Producer: Ben Kainz

Awards:

Vimeo Staff Pick in 2017

NYTimes Op-Doc in 2017

Featured in BAMcinématek Films in the Park Series

Featured in Director’s Notes in 2018

Best Documentary Short - Honorable Mention at Fargo Film Festival in 2018