The Featherweight

Overview

In 1964, Willie Pep, a once-celebrated featherweight boxing champion, grapples with life’s harsh realities in Hartford, Connecticut. Struggling with financial woes, a troubled son battling addiction, and a much younger wife, Pep contemplates a comeback to the sport that defined him. With a camera crew documenting his journey, he aims to reclaim his former glory and confront the challenges of his past. As he steps back into the ring, Pep not only seeks redemption but also strives to reconnect with the essence of his identity amidst personal turmoil.