Experiencing Interruptions?

Shut Up and Box

James is a professional boxer who wants to use his platform to make a difference and speak out about injustice; however, he is confronted by his trainer who thinks it will be better for James's career if he just puts his head down and take the money. Faced with the hardest choice of his life will James speak out for what is right, or will he Shut Up and Box?
Shut Up and Box tells the story of two men from different worlds fighting to find common ground in an issue that is far greater than themselves.

  • Leonard J. Moore II
    Director
    Breakz
  • Eric Campbell
    Director
  • Leonard J. Moore II
    Writer
  • Leonard J. Moore II
    Producer
    Officer Down
  • Leonard J. Moore II
    Key Cast
    "James"
    Roomies, I'm a Fighter, It's Ya Boi
  • Flash McLemore
    Key Cast
    "Reilly"
    Our Neighbors Shadow, Perception
  • Eric Campbell
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    1,100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Leonard J. Moore II, Eric Campbell

Leonard J. Moore II received his BFA in Theatre and BA in Psychology from Florida International University. While in NY he's performed in a variety of shows Off-Broadway and all over NY, even originating a role in a musical, Leonard has always had a passion for directing. He participated in the SDC Directing Fellowship 2 years in a row as a finalist and was invited back to the Kennedy Center as an Assist Coordinator for the KC Directing Intensive.

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Director Statement

I am extremely grateful and humbled by the opportunity to tell, not only such a relevant story, but an important one. Bringing Shut Up and Box to life has been such a journey and I am so proud of how it's blossomed to life!