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A big thanks going out to Leah Daniels-Butler Casting and to Elizabeth Barnes Casting. It’s definitely appreciated to be able to share work with you all during this pause in production.
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Very big thank you to Cinistream – @cinistream – for including ‘The 5th’ in their collection of films now streaming online. ‘The 5th’ directed by Katharine White – @katslikeaknife, written by & starring Andrew Oliveri – @oliverifilms & Robert Jekabson … Continue reading
At a time when so many men are living isolated, marginalized lives and find themselves in world in which they don’t know how to engage, our story is as timely as ever. Recent attention given to neurological damage caused by head trauma in #contactsports & #boxing makes this story all the more prevalent. We proudly share our #film @the5thshortfilm from the perspective of boxing insiders with intimate knowledge of the the #corruption, #friendships, alliances and betrayals so common in this world of tough, lonely, misunderstood men. #indiefilm #filmmaker #independentfilm #filmfestival #TheSweetScience #pugilist #ActorsLife #artist #hustle #cinematography#cinematographer @ Eagle Rock, Los Angeles
Roman and Paul, boxer and trainer, wait in the holding area before the biggest fight of their lives. They have a volatile relationship, their history defined by short highs and long lows. Deep reserves of mistrust run between them. When Paul discovers Roman’s decision to throw the fight, and thus end their careers, Roman is forced to reveal his diagnosis of early-onset dementia. They prep to enter the ring one last time, working to reconcile their complex past with a now uncertain future.
ANDREW OLIVERI 