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La Cultura: A Puerto Rican Boxing Story

Sideline Stories Correspondent Bryan Fonseca brings you a story highlighting the unbreakable relationship between boxing and Puerto Rican culture. La Cultura follows boxers Edgar Berlanga, Mathew Gonzalez and Zachary Ochoa as they prepare to fight at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre the evening before the 2018 Puerto Rican Day Parade, continuing the island's tradition established by Felix Trinidad and furthered by Miguel Cotto. The documentary also covers the first Puerto Rican Day Parade after Hurricane Maria.

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  • Dexter Henry
    Director
    The Sports Walk
  • Bryan Fonseca
    Director
  • Bryan Fonseca
    Writer
  • Dexter Henry
    Producer
    The Sports Walk
  • Bryan Fonseca
    Producer
  • Bryan Fonseca
    Key Cast
  • Mathew Gonzalez
    Key Cast
  • Zachary Ochoa
    Key Cast
  • Edgar Berlanga
    Key Cast
  • Jenny Badillo
    Key Cast
  • Kelly Richardson
    Key Cast
  • Cap Bori (Carlos Ramos)
    Key Cast
  • Miguel Trevino
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature, Short, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Sports, Documentary, Short, New Media, Web Media, Feature
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 11, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    MOV / MP4
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Rincon International Film Festival
    Rincon
    Puerto Rico
    August 7, 2020
    Selection: Best Short Film
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    July 18, 2020
    Bronze: Best Web & New Media
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    July 18, 2020
    Selection: Best Original Story
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    July 18, 2020
    Selection: Best Documentary Short
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    July 18, 2020
    Selection: Best Editing
Distribution Information
  • YouTube
Director Biography - Dexter Henry, Bryan Fonseca

Dexter Henry:

Dexter is a videographer, video journalist and content producer from Brooklyn, NY with over a decade of experience in the broadcast journalism & online/new media.

Dexter obtained a B.A. in Media Communications after graduation from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005 and since that time he worked for various media outlets throughout the New York City area covering both sports and general assignment news. He has worked for outlets including the New York Post, New York Daily News, ESPN Deportes and Accuweather.

In 2010, Dexter created his own media outlet Backpack Broadcasting. In 2017, he created two original series', 'Sideline Stories' and 'The Sports Walk'. With Bryan he also co-founded and co-hosts the Ain't Hard To Tell Podcast. Dexter's content creations have landed multiple award nominations.

Bryan Fonseca:

Bryan is an experienced content creator, on-air talent and journalist with a mostly (but not only) sports background in podcasting, digital video, newspapers, blogs, social and other media.

Bryan earned a B.A. in Media Communications from St. Francis College in 2016. Throughout his career, he has worked at various media outlets including MSG Networks, SB Nation, Backpack Broadcasting and others. He's also worked with the United States Navy through OS Studios as an ESports Color Commentator in the spring and summer of 2020.

In 2019, Bryan founded the 'Side Hustle' digital series, that has been featured as part of several film festivals since it's debut, including the International New York Film Festival, World Webfest Mania and others.

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