"SHADOW BOXERS," is a mesmerizing feature length documentary which has
been knocking down prizes at film festivals on two continents for close to
a year. A stunning portrait of female boxing star Lucia Rijker, the
undefeated 139 lb world champ, the film is largely narrated by her sultry
and ultra-smart commentary. Sharp cutting, gorgeous photography and a
spooky, subtle sound track by Zoe make it a pleasure to watch repeatedly.
SHADOW BOXERS starts it's premier theater run on Friday, May 12th at New
York's Cinema Village (22 E 12th St. between 5th Ave & University) The
films' producer, writer and director is Katya Bankowsky, a former amateur
boxer who fought in the 1995 New York Golden Gloves and is successful
television commercial producer.
The film got a rave review this week in
the Village Voice and the lovely Rijker has been in New York doing promo.
Word is she will attend the premier.
