The Featherweight

2024 • 99 minutes

About this movie

The true story of Italian-American boxer Willie Pep, the professional fighter with the most wins in sports history. Down and out after retirement, Pep decides to make a return to the ring, at which point a documentary camera crew enters his life. A visceral portrait of the discontents of 20th century American masculinity, fame and self-perception. From Tribeca Films.