By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com
It is a privilege to welcome Day of the Fight’s Jack Huston and Michael Pitt to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Set in Brooklyn in the 1980s, Day of the Fight follows a once-celebrated middleweight boxer, Mikey Flannigan, AKA “Irish” (Michael Pitt), as he embarks on a day-long redemptive journey as he prepares for his first match since serving time in prison.
“Day of the Fight is an underdog story in its purest form,” said Jack Hutson, who wrote, co-produced, and directed the film. “This movie is about second chances, overcoming adversity against all odds, and above all, it’s forgiveness.”
The 108-minute film also stars Nicolette Robinson, John Magaro, Kat Elisabeth Williams, Steve Buscemi, Ron Perlman, and Joe Pesci. Josh Porter, Jai Stefan, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, and Colleen Camp joined Jack Hutson on the production team.
In 2023, the movie was featured in various film festivals. It closed out the 2023 Austin Film Festival and was the opening night film for the 2023 International FilmFestival Mannheim-Heidelberg, Mill Valley, and Raindance Film Festivals. It was also an official selection for the 2023 Venice Film Festival. Jack Hutson also won two director awards for the 2023 Newport Beach and SCAD Savannah Film Festivals.
In this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Jack Hutson and Michael Pitt discuss the filming process for the Day of the Fight. Jack explained why the film was shot in black and white, while Michael shared his perspective on sharing the screen with acting legends Steve Buscemi, Ron Perlman, and Joe Pesci.
For more information about Day of the Fight, visit the film’s website.
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