Now in theaters in LA and NYC, Day of the Fight, written and directed by Jack Huston (Mayfair Witches, Kill Your Darlings), follows a former champion boxers, Mike Flannigan (Michael C. Pitt), as he prepares to step back into the ring for the first time since being released from prison. Embarking on a redemptive journey, he takes to the streets of Brooklyn, reuniting with family and friends to try to make amends for the mistakes of his past, risking everything for what might be the most significant battle of his career.

The film will premiere in more cities to follow, starting December 13th.

Recently, Huston spoke with SciFi Vision about his directorial debut, including where the idea came from, why he chose to film it in black and white, casting Joe Pesci to sing in the film, and much more.

Watch the full interview below.