NYC Overcoming: Women’s World of Boxing (2022)

Emmy nominee

Editor, Story Producer

11 min.

Production Company: Firelight Media + Human Pictures

NYC Overcoming, a series of 5 short films packaged into a 1-hour special from Harlem-based production company Firelight Films, helmed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson. This documentary aims to celebrate the efforts of the nightlife, hospitality, and entertainment communities throughout the five boroughs as they recover from pandemic hardships.

Women's World of Boxing; Fight like a girl! tells the story of the first women's boxing gym in Harlem, which provides a safe, comfortable, and uplifting space for women and girls in a male-dominated sport. Throughout the toughest times of the pandemic, owner Reese Scott never gave up hope, transitioning to Zoom and outdoor lessons until she was once again able to open the doors and connect with the community through afterschool programs and partnerships with local precincts.