Birch Street Gym (1991)
A group of elderly retirees join a boxing gym, and rediscover their self-worth as they repudiate expectations that they're too old to lead vigorous lives. Jack is particularly relieved to escape the tedium of his retirement home, as he advances to challenge brutish Rocco for the club championship. But Rudy, the club's operator, must battle local officials who are trying to close the club out of fear that the members are endangering themselves.
Director: Stephen Kessler
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stephen Kessler
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Birch Street Gym about?
- A group of elderly retirees join a boxing gym, and rediscover their self-worth as they repudiate expectations that they're too old to lead vigorous lives. Jack is particularly relieved to escape the tedium of his retirement home, as he advances to challenge brutish Rocco for the club championship. But Rudy, the club's operator, must battle local officials who are trying to close the club out of fear that the members are endangering themselves.
- Who directed Birch Street Gym?
- Birch Street Gym was directed by Stephen Kessler.
- How long is Birch Street Gym?
- Birch Street Gym has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).