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Logline: Jesselyn Silva’s Olympic dream gave her the courage to face the fight of her life.

Synopsis: Fifteen-year-old Jesselyn Silva is a three-time national boxing champion with Olympic dreams, and her father Pedro is in her corner every step of the way. But at fifteen, a cancer diagnosis changes what it means for the family to fight. JessZilla is a powerful coming-of-age story about family, resilience, and what it truly means to be a champion.

Over 25 official festival selections and 6 award wins and counting! 

CREDITS

Director: Emily Sheskin

Producer: Ben Kainz

Executive Producers: VERSUS, Mark Grande, Justin Barnes, Rob Meyers, Emily Sheskin

Cinematographer: Paul Yee

Editor: Katie Turinski

AWARDS

Best Picture, Best Documentary, Best Director - Fargo Film Festival

2023 Special Jury Mention: Documentary Feature - Atlanta Film Festival

Outstanding Documentary Feature - Ridgefield Film Festival

Best Cinematography - Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival

Documentary Features Committee Spotlight Award, Slamdance Indie Awards

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