Film Profiles Women's Boxing Coach and Teen Mentor Devonne Canady
Janson Media today announced the release of the one-hour documentary film Elephant in the Room to worldwide television, VOD, DVD and digital markets. Whether in a boxing ring or hospital, Devonne Canady has always been a fighter, either as the underdog or for the underdog. In this Justin Ervin-directed documentary, we follow the Olympic boxing gold medalist/pediatric nurse/boxing coach as she mentors two inner city teenagers, Emily and Zaneta, through her non-profit gym Elephant in the Room Boxing Club. Issues arise when one of the teen"s absence from the boxing gym and from school is attributed to her growing personal demons. This passion to fight for others prompts Devonne to help get the troubled teen back on the right track and eventually face the 'elephant in the room.' Produced by Element Films.
Elephant in the Room won the Best Short Documentary Award at the 2013 Garden State Film Festival, and was an official selection at both the Vail Film Festival and the San Diego Black Film Festival the same year. Read a profile of director Justin Ervin here.
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