Here’s an interesting event, a file screening and fundraiser for Lime Lote Boxing and Fitness, a nonprofit gym that teaches young people boxing and fitness skills and provides mentoring. It sounds like a worthwhile project with two interesting films! Read more below, and check out the two trailers at the bottom.
On Thursday November 20, at 7:30 atGala Theater (3333 14th St NW), join local filmmakers, boxing stars and musicians for a benefit film screening and after party featuring stories from the world of Lime Lite Boxing and Fitness, a Columbia Heights based non-profit gym and youth program that trains champions and mentors young people.
Into the Lime Litefollows two-time USA Boxing National Champion Malik Jackson as he prepares for a tough match in the Belfast Beltway Classic. Out of the Basement follows Greg Newby as he embarks on a pro-boxing career after a fall from grace. Jackson and Newby train at Lime Lite Boxing and Fitness, a small gym in the heart of Columbia Heights DC that is 100% fueled by local volunteers, grassroots fundraisers and community support. Both films (documentary shorts) feature music from local musicians including Brendan Canty (Fugazi, DeathFix) The Evens and Buildings. The films were made by possible by the Documentary Center at GW and The DC Arts and Humanities Commission.
The after party features food generously donated by The Coupe (Lime Lite Boxing’s neighbor) and music from local DJs. Doors at 7:30. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds will benefit Lime LIte’s boxing and mentoring program.
Buy tickets or make a donation.
Watch an Out of the Basement trailer
Watch an Into the Lime Lite Trailer
City Paper Article about Out of the Basement
50 sec spot Into the Lime Lite from Natalie Avery on Vimeo.
OUT OF THE BASEMENT – 1 Minute Trailer from Natalie Avery on Vimeo.
