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Resurrecting the Champ (Aug 2007)

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Teri Hatcher, Alan Alda, Brad Fischer, Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Rachel Nichols, Kathryn Morris, Rod Lurie, Mike Medavoy, Bob Yari, Arnold Messer, Marc Frydman, Dakota Goyo

Yari Film Group, Phoenix Pictures, The Yari Film Group

Struggling sports reporter Erik Kernan encounters a homeless man who calls himself "Champ" only to determine that he is the one-time boxing champion Battling Bob Satterfield. What begins as a story about resurrecting a once-great man becomes Erik's title shot. In his journey to uncover the truth, Erik has to reexamine his own life and his relationship with his young son.

Completed PG-13 Drama Sports 1 hr, 51 mins

Coach Carter (Jan 2005)

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Nana Gbewonyo, Mark Schwahn, Channing Tatum, Samuel L. Jackson, Ashanti Douglas, Rob Brown, Robert Ri'chard, Brian Robbins, Thomas Carter, John Gatins, Michael Tollin, David Gale

Paramount Pictures

Inspired by true-life story of controversial high-school basketball coach Ken Carter, who received both high praise and staunch criticism when he made national news in 1999 for benching his entire undefeated basketball team for poor academic performance.

Completed PG-13 Drama Sports 2 hrs, 14 mins