A practicing Sikh is banned by the boxing commission for refusing to back down from his religious beliefs. Through racial profiling and stereotypical threats, he does what any strong American would do: fight back.
Acting
Prem Singh's quiet resolve outshines Rourke's scenery-chewing trainer.
Writing
True-story beats hit harder than fictional knockouts.
Director
Alister Grierson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Prem Singh is the real Pardeep Nagra—yes, he fought this fight and plays himself.
The case cited in the film—Nagra v. Beard—established precedent for religious accommodation in amateur boxing.
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