Orthodox Stance

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Orthodox Stance

Released Jan 25, 2008

1h 23m

Documentary

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19 Reviews

70%

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100+ Ratings

A young Russian immigrant searches for meaning in life as he devotes himself to his boxing career.

Joshua Rothkopf

Time Out

Rated: 4/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Ella Taylor

L.A. Weekly

Salita is such a careful, reined-in fellow that one comes away wanting to have seen much more of the men around him.

Apr 10, 2008

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

While it might have made for an intriguing segment on a television newsmagazine show, doesn't sustain itself over the course of a feature-length film.

Feb 14, 2008

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Nora Lee Mandel

Film-Forward.com

Personable, singular young welterweight makes the audience, and a colorful array of mentors and supporters, believe boxing is the sweet science %u2013 you just gotta have faith.

Rated: 7/10

Dec 23, 2008

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Ron Wilkinson

Monsters and Critics

The fastest and best boxing action around plus a candid look inside the fight business make this a great film for aficionados of the sport. But there is not a lot there for most others.

Rated: 7/10

Feb 6, 2008

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Gabe Leibowitz

Film and Felt

Hutt's shoddy editing and listless pacing keep the audience regrettably detached from the proceedings.

Rated: 33/100

Feb 4, 2008

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Audience Member

Very interesting documentary charting the rise and lifestyle of Salita. Great story and an interesting contrast to the lives of boxers world over.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Greatest jewish fighter since sampson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Jason Hutt

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Jason Hutt

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Michel Negroponte

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Nick Fraser

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Julie Goldman

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Krysanne Katsoolis

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Synopsis

A young Russian immigrant searches for meaning in life as he devotes himself to his boxing career.

Director: Jason Hutt
Producer: Jason Hutt, Michel Negroponte
Production Co: BBC Storyville, Oxbow Lake Films, Cactus Three Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Hebrew
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 25, 2008, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 9, 2016
Runtime: 1h 23m