When prison boxer George "The Hammer" Martin is offered freedom for fighting in the 1984 Olympics, he says no in order to protect the woman he loves, forcing his best friend to learn the true meaning of loyalty.
Acting
Akinnagbe's stoic suffering carries the whole film
Writing
Doc's selfishness-to-redemption hits hard
Production
1984 period detail on indie budget
Director
Angela Shelton
Gbenga Akinnagbe
George
Jackson Rathbone
Doc
Keir O'Donnell
Randy
Shawn-Caulin Young
Crystal
Ritchie Montgomery
Warden Barry
Justice Leak
Chase
Shaun Brown
Bug
Michael Badalucco
Sgt. Colby
Bryce Romero
Sam
Vanessa Motta
Trish
Quinton Aaron
K-Rod
Dana Gourrier
Officer Francine
Big Freedia
Dixie
Abraham Benrubi
Tree
Mason O'Sullivan
Gabby
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Angela Shelton based this on her own brother's prison boxing experiences; the family connection bleeds into every frame.
The real 1984 Olympic boxing trials were boycotted by several nations, making George's choice historically poignant in ways the film barely touches.
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