Elephant in the room

Official Selection 2013 San Diego Black Film Festival
Vail Film Festival: Winner
Garden State Film Festival: Best Documentary Short

A former, female boxing champion and her business partner coach are mentoring two teenage girls, best friends Emily and Zaneta, through their non-profit gym: “The Elephant in the Room Boxing Club.” Zaneta has a secret issue that is separating her from the gym, causing truancy and threatening to destroy her hopes for college. Her best friend, Emily isn't telling what the problem is. Emotions rise in this documentary feature as everyone fights to discover the truth the girls are hiding and expose the “elephant in the room.” 

Production Company: Element Films Inc.
Director: Justin Ervin
Cinematographer: Justin Ervin
Producer: Justin Ervin