Against the Ropes
A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.
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Against the Ropes
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Multi-Facial
Duration: 0 h 20 m | 1995
Through a series of auditions, a young actor in New York City struggles with his identity.
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