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JessZilla

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A 15-year-old national boxing champion has her sights set on making the Olympic team, but an unthinkable diagnosis redefines what it means to fight.

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Simon Thompson Battle Royale With Cheese Jul 24
Overall, this is a documentary that will leave you feeling angry but inspired at the same time, angry that someone so young with so much to give can have their life so cruelly taken away, but inspired to make the absolute most of what life has to offer. Go to Full Review Tina Kakadelis Beyond the Cinerama Dome Jun 30
JessZilla is a warm documentary that wholeheartedly embraces the girl at its center – her grit, the ones who love her, and a passion that never wavered. Go to Full Review Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine Jun 27
7/10
As in JessZilla, what is narrated is not an extraordinary event, but a real process of development, marked by detours, breakdowns, and moments of resistance. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Surya Komal Just for Movie Freaks Jun 19
3.75/5
JessZilla is more than a documentary about boxing—it’s a story about courage, family, and the quiet power of perseverance. Go to Full Review Bobby LePire Film Threat 10/16/2023
10/10
JessZilla is a fascinating look at what it takes to achieve one’s dreams. It is also a heartbreaking reveal of what happens when those dreams need to be given up. Jesselyn Silva is a champion in the ring and out of it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Emily Sheskin

Director

Ben Kainz

Producer

Paul Yee

Cinematographer

Katie Turinski

Film Editing

Pietro Milanesi

Original Music

Movie Info

Synopsis A 15-year-old national boxing champion has her sights set on making the Olympic team, but an unthinkable diagnosis redefines what it means to fight.
Director
Emily Sheskin
Producer
Ben Kainz
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m
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