"Day of the Fight: Redemption in the Ring"

"Day of the Fight" is a 2024 American drama film marking the directorial debut of Jack Huston. The film stars Michael Pitt as Mike Flannigan, a boxer seeking redemption after a prison sentence. The cast also includes Ron Perlman as Stevie, Nicolette Robinson as Jessica, John Magaro as Patrick, Joe Pesci as Tony (Mike's father), and Steve Buscemi as Colm (Mike's uncle).

Release Information:

• Premiere: The film premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2023.
• Theatrical Release: "Day of the Fight" had a limited theatrical release on November 15, 2024, with a nationwide expansion following shortly after.
• Streaming Availability: The film is scheduled to debut on the Icon Film Channel on February 3, 2025.

Critical Reception:

The film has received positive reviews for its compelling storytelling and strong performances. Guy Lodge of Variety praised the film's visual style, noting that "the light and shade here is all in Peter Simonite's splendid, inky-shadowed monochrome lensing; Huston's visual sense outweighs his screenwriting."

Production Notes:

Principal photography began in December 2022 in New York and New Jersey, with production completed by June 2023.