Bend It Like Beckham – Gurinder Chadha
A kaleidoscope of color and culture clash humorously as an Indian family in London tries to raise their soccer-playing daughter in a traditional way. Unlike tarty elder sister Pinky, who is preparing for an Indian wedding and a lifetime of cooking the perfect chapatti, Jess’ dream is to play soccer professionally like her hero David [...]
Homeboy – Michael Seresin
A Maverick Club boxer who dreams of becoming a middleweight contender, explodes with pent-up rage in the ring. When he finally gets his big break, his life as well as his career is put on the line by the devious dealings of his self-serving manager.
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Perfect Sport – Anthony O’Brien
Writer/director Anthony O’Brien takes high school drama to the mat. He stars as high school wrestler Lee Bishop who must compete against his sister Tina’s natural talent when she decides to join the boy’s team, before personal demons and bigger issues threaten to destroy him. Also starring Jessica Rose (Lonelygirl15) and Harvey Keitel’s daughter Stella.
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The Last American Hero – Lamont Johnson
Based on a series of articles by acclaimed author Tom Wolfe, this engrossing and authentic drama follows the saga of stock-car racing legend Junior Jackson, a young North Carolinian farmer drawn to the world of auto racing. The Last American Hero is a compelling drama that follows one man’s dream, as well as his struggle [...]
Wildcats – Michael Ritchie
As the daughter of a legendary grid iron star, a young woman’s greatest desire is to coach a team of her own. But when the chauvinistic powers- that-be assign her to an inner-city ghetto school, the spirited female has her work cut out for her.
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The Grand – Zak Penn
In the tradition of improvisational comedies like Best In Show and This Is Spinal Tap, The Grand successfully captures the poker subculture and the quirky characters that inhabit it. The story is set in the world of professional poker and follows six players who reach the final table of the worldâs second most famous high [...]
Harder They Fall – Lee Anthony Cipolla
When the boundaries of their combat zone extend from the ring to the streets of Miami, Max and Jesus fight to dominate. One is a promising amateur following in the footsteps of his legendary father, and the other a poverty-stricken kid from the wrong side of the tracks. What holds more weight, the pressure of [...]
Gunnin’ for That #1 Spot – Adam Yauch
On the corner of 155th Street and Frederick Douglas Boulevard in Harlem lies Rucker Park. By appearances, the green concrete pavement, anchored on one side by its run down slab bleachers, is no different than any other basketball court in the city, but this is the place where nicknames are indelibly branded, and legends are [...]
Triumph of the Spirit – Robert M. Young
This story is based on the real life experiences of Salamo Arouch, a middle weight boxing champion of the Balkan countries. Captured by the Nazis in 1943, Arouch was sent to one of their death camps where he was forced to fight over 200 opponents for the entertainment of the SS Officers. His survival and [...]
