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The Challenger (film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Challenger' is a 2015 American sports drama film written and directed by Kent Moran and executive produced by Michael Clarke Duncan, who also co-stars in his last feature film released after his death. Additionally, 'The Challenger' features Kent Moran, S. Epatha Merkerson and Justin Hartley.
Filming began in January 2012 in The Bronx, New York, and the film was released domestically on September 11, 2015.
Plot
With the help of legendary boxing trainer Duane Taylor (Duncan), struggling Bronx auto mechanic Jaden Miller (Moran) turns to boxing to save him and his mother (Merkerson) from living on the streets.
Cast
* Kent Moran as Jaden
* Michael Clarke Duncan as Duane
* S. Epatha Merkerson as Jada
* Justin Hartley as James
* Frank Watson as Terrence
* Michael Rivera as Sanchez
* Rob Morgan as Frederick
* Stan Carp as Joe
* Robert Pike Daniel as Vincent
* Lindsay Hartley as Stephanie
* Natalie Carter as Aunt Regina
* Tristan Laurence Perez as Maxwell
* Bobby Roman as Rodriguez
* Vladimir Versailles as Alvin
* Ron Denson as Dereck Taylor
* Raushanah Simmons as Laurie
* Victor Pagan as Hector
* Ernie Saballa as Frankie
* Gurdeep Singh as Cashier
* Dion Mucciacito as Dr. Vargas
* Kelvin Hale as Commentator #1
* Jason Horowitz as Commentator #2
* Peter D. Michael as Commentator #3
Production
The film was Kent Moran's directorial debut. He had previously starred in and produced 'Listen to Your Heart'.
Filming began on January 17, 2012 in The Bronx, where the film takes place and wrapped on July 10, 2012.
Release
The film was released domestically on September 11, 2015.
Festival circuit
;Awards:*Gasparilla International Film Festival Audience Award Winner 2015
*Nashville Film Festival Audience Award Winner, 2nd Place 2015
*Nashville Film Festival Audience Award Winder, New Directors Competition 2015
*Palm Beach International Film Festival, Audience Award 2015
;Placement
Portland Film Festival, Offshoot Film Festival, Great Cleveland Urban Film Festival, Montreal World Film Festival, Beverly Hills Film Festival, Nashville Film Festival, Gasparilla Film Festival, Rhode Island International Film Festival, Palm Beach International Film Festival, Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, Arizona International Film Festival, Dances with Films, Boston International Film Festival, Stony Brook Film Festival (Long Island)
References
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