A new documentary about Eastfield’s Westway Boxing Club will be screened at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next week.
More Than a Boxing Club – Westway ABC will be shown in the theatre’s McCarthy Cinema at 6.30pm on Thursday 29 January.
The SJT collaborated with the club and North Yorkshire Council to create this short documentary, directed by SJT Associate Director and boxing coach Chantell Walker and filmed by local filmmaker Matt Cooper.
The film highlights the important work the club does with the community of Eastfield and raises awareness of the importance of grassroots boxing clubs to their local communities, including valuable work with those living with Parkinson’s.
Westway coach Ryan Ashworth says:
"It's been an incredible experience letting people in to see the magic of boxing and how it's used for the greater good. This film was the perfect platform to share the gym’s journey and myself becoming a level 3 coach.
It's also an honour to share the relationship between myself and Geroge Rhodes Snr, my mentor and founder of the club and how he'll be passing on the torch to me to lead the next generation at Westway."
Director Chantell Walker says:
“It’s been a privilege directing this film about Westway Boxing Club. I’m so thankful to Ryan, George and everyone at the club who made me and Matt feel so welcome and allowed us to capture the true nature of the club and the array of people that walk through those doors.
It came as no surprise as I grew up in boxing clubs, first as an amateur boxer and now turned coach myself. I know how welcoming and accessible boxing clubs are and the important work they do for their communities.
This is my first film directorial debut and I’m incredibly grateful it’s about something so close to my heart.”
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the club's coaches and some of the other brilliant people featured in the documentary.
More Than a Boxing Club – Westway ABC can be seen at the SJT at 6.30pm on Thursday 29 January. Free Tickets are available from the box office on 01723 370541 and online at www.sjt.uk.com
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