Central will host the Central Sports Film Fest on Wednesday, April 30, and Thursday, May 1, at 5 p.m. in Torp Theatre. The event is free and open to the public.
The film fest is a cinematic celebration of Hartford sports legends and the stories that defined Connecticut's athletic heritage. The two-day event features dynamic film screenings and conversations with creators and performers behind each production.
On Wednesday, April 30, the festival will screen “The Whalers,” a documentary that explores the history, influence, and emotional connection the former NHL team still holds in Hartford. A discussion with writer and producer Pat Pickens will follow.
On Thursday, May 1, Central will host a special screening of “The Featherweight,” an award-winning faux documentary chronicling the true-life comeback story of Sicilian-American boxing legend Willie Pep. Set in Hartford, circa 1964, the film explores the boxer’s attempt to reclaim glory in his mid-40s, despite a failing marriage, financial struggles, and the return of his troubled son.