Interview by Paul Salfen
Haymaker follows a retired Muay Thai fighter (Sasso) working as a bouncer, who rescues an alluring transgender performer (Ruiz) from a nefarious thug, eventually becoming her bodyguard, protector, and confidant. The relationship leads Sasso’s character to make an unexpected return to fighting, risking not only his relationship, but his life. Haymaker tells a story about human dignity and love. Paul Salfen talks to Veronica Falcón, who plays the mother of Nomi, a trans international singing sensation in HAYMAKER. In Theaters, On Demand and Digital – January 29, 2021
Starring:
Nomi Ruiz, Nick Sasso, John Ventimiglia, Veronica Falcón, Udo Kier, Zoë Bell, D.B. Sweeney
Directed and Written By:
Nick Sasso
