Synopsis
Anton Doyle was a promising boxer in his day, who, at one point, had a great family and bright future. That was before gambling and drinking took over his life. Now, 35 years later, Anton stays on the same street corner drinking and panhandling. Most people who pass him don’t recognize him when they do make the effort to look at him, which is exactly why three white collar workers approach him with an offer. In exchange for letting them hit Anton once in the face to feel what it’s like to punch someone, they will gladly hand him a bottle of his favorite whiskey. Desperate for another drink, Anton finally gives in and the situation spirals out of control. Anton is left in a bloody heap to die. The three who beat him have very little fear of prosecution, as they can’t imagine anyone spending too much time finding out who assaulted a homeless man.
What they don’t know is that everyday Anton is given food by a young, up and coming boxer named Marshall who enjoys listening to his advice and stories from when he was a contender. When Marshall hears about what happened, he begins to track down those who wronged his friend and mentor.
Why make this flick?!
The reason I’m going to make this film now is because I feel that there just aren’t enough stories being told about characters who live by a code. Not to get too preachy, but I feel we have all drifted off course and become too apathetic or self involved without a code of how to live and treat one another. This film centers around someone who avenges the beating of a person who belongs to a segment of society that many pass off as disposable.
What can we do to help?
Well, the obvious answer is to contribute to this film. The perks may seem a bit skimpy in comparason to other campaigns, but you will actually receive what I am offering, and more importantly the film will actually get made. I know a lot of you out there have been burned by people who took your money and didn't even finish a day of filming on the film you gave money to. Rest assured, that is not going to happen with this film.
If you can't give financially, then please send this on to someone who you think can help.
Where is the money going to go?
As you know, the cost of production equipment has dropped dramatically in the last few years; however, the people who operate the equipment and act still need to eat and pay their rent. Equipment rental fees, pay for crew members, pay for cast, and of course food need to be covered. Filmmaking is not a hobby for anyone involved with this film. It's what we do for a living. Unlike countless so-called filmmakers out there, I don't dabble in filmmaking as an escape from being an attorney or government drone.
