Film | “The Featherweight”
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Born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, Willie Pep became one of the greatest boxers of all time, winning world championships and earning a reputation for dazzling speed and skill. Blending fact and fiction, The Featherweight follows the aging champion as he grapples with fame, family, and life after the spotlight, creating a vivid portrait of a local legend whose story extends far beyond the ring.
$5, or free with the Long Weekend Pass. Museum admission not included.
Directed by Robert Kolodny. 2023. United States. English. 1 hour, 39 minutes. Not Rated.
Presented as part of The Wadsworth’s American Art Week in partnership with the City of Hartford’s Long Weekend Film Festival, celebrating films connected to Connecticut and the people, places, and stories that continue to shape the region.
$5, or free with the Long Weekend Pass. Museum admission not included.
Directed by Robert Kolodny. 2023. United States. English. 1 hour, 39 minutes. Not Rated.
Presented as part of The Wadsworth’s American Art Week in partnership with the City of Hartford’s Long Weekend Film Festival, celebrating films connected to Connecticut and the people, places, and stories that continue to shape the region.
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Host or PublisherWadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
