This Is the Night

Amidst the excitement for a highly-anticipated boxing film that hits theaters in the summer of 1982, the tight-knit Italian-American community of Staten Island faces their own turbulent battles. The family at the heart of this story grapples with their own personal struggles and conflicts as they navigate through their daily lives. The pressure to uphold family values and traditions while dealing with societal expectations creates an emotional rollercoaster that challenges each member's resolve. In the backdrop of the movie within a movie, the audience witnesses the raw and authentic portrayal of this family's journey as they strive for unity, love, and understanding amidst their trials and tribulations.