Spike of Bensonhurst

A comedy-drama that follows Spike Fumo, an Italian-American aspiring boxer who falls in love with Angel, the daughter of a Mafia boss, and must navigate the threats from organized crime to be with her. As Spike leaves his home in Bensonhurst for a predominantly Puerto Rican neighborhood in Red Hook, he finds new friends and loves, including India, and must confront his own values when forced to choose between loyalty and love. With its energetic pace, local color, and charismatic lead performance by Sasha Mitchell, Spike of Bensonhurst is a humorous exploration of identity, class, and belonging.