'Basement Boys' Is the Inspiring Film of Youth Boxing in the Bronx

For inner city youth, the opportunities for solid extracurriculars can be difficult to obtain, especially if support for them are cut by the city. Such is the background behind Basement Boys, a documentary short film on the struggles behind youth boxing in the Bronx.Filmmaker Tyler Haft explores this scenario, highlighting real-life aspiring boxer Isaiah Bland as he tours his hardships of life alongside his growing passion for boxing. The film delves into his tough upbringing, with two brothers ...