A new boxing movie, Day of the Fight, is out on a limited theatrical release since December 6th. The black-and-white movie follows a once-renowned [fictional] boxer as he takes a journey through his past and present on the day of his first fight since he left prison. The film immerses viewers in the harsh, unvarnished world Mike Flannigan, played by Michael Pitt, inhabits. His is a world populated by people who love him but are wary of trusting him again. Joe Pesci (who was in the boxing classic Raging Bull) plays his estranged father, while Steve Buscemi appears as his uncle. The story unfolds over the course of a single, tension-filled day as Mike prepares for his first fight in years, an event that’s about far more than winning or losing . It’s his shot at reclaiming a sliver of dignity and mending the fractured relationships he left behind. The film is directed by Jack Huston.