Girl Boxer Trailer
Girl Boxer is a dark, quick paced, heartfelt action drama from a female perspective. It is an exploration of the underworld and the decisions one must make for the betterment of family. Laura, a former lightweight champion boxer, is making the best life she can for her daughter now that her husband, Matty, has found himself, in prison yet again.
When Matty gets in with the wrong crowd and money is quickly needed, Laura relies on what she knows best and she is lured by the Irish mob to participate in a Russian operated underground boxing match.
The fight for family is regularly explored as moral dilemmas and life changing decisions are continuously presented to all involved: the established Russian family who operates the monthly boxing matches gaining capital and power; the Irish family, in hiding and new to North America, looking to plant roots and build a strong foundation; and Laura, navigating her way in this dark world, fighting for her daughter, her husband and her life. Girl Boxer holds nothing back during this inquiry into what is right and wrong when the love of family is concerned.
First time Filmmaker Lauren McCann is an award-winning actor, a 7-time marathon runner, mother of 2 with a PhD in education and now she has found a new love – filmmaking. Lauren is a first-time filmmaker and screenplay writer who has jumped on this train and is not looking back. During this year SeriesFest, Lauren was named “The Voice to Watch.” The story of Girl Boxer played in her mind for over a year. Soon after her son was born, she sat down to write and in a few hours, a first draft was created.
The screenplay has appeared in over 18 festivals locally and internationally, gathering accolades and building momentum.
Lauren has a natural ability to bring people together on set and pull the best out of every actor and crew member. As a performer in her own right, she understands the actor’s process and trusts in their craft and choices.
This is round one for Girl Boxer and Lauren McCann – the fight has just started.
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