The Challenger (2015 film)

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The Challenger
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The Challenger Theatrical Poster
Directed by Kent Moran
Produced by
  • Kent Moran
  • Adam Hawkey
  • Ellyette Eleni
Written byKent Moran
Starring
Music by Pinar Toprak
CinematographyGiacomo Belletti
Edited by Kent Moran
Anthony Muzzatti
Production
company
Wishing Well Pictures
Release date
  • March 26, 2015 (2015-03-26)(Gasparilla International Film Festival)
  • September 11, 2015 (2015-09-11)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Challenger is an 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. [1] Additionally, The Challenger features Kent Moran, S. Epatha Merkerson and Justin Hartley. [2]

Contents

Filming began in January 2012 in The Bronx, New York, and the film was released domestically on September 11, 2015. [3] [4]

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. [1]

Cast

Production

The film was Kent Moran's directorial debut. He had previously starred in and produced Listen to Your Heart . [5]

Filming began on January 17, 2012 in The Bronx, where the film takes place and wrapped on July 10, 2012. [6]

Release

The film was released domestically on September 11, 2015. [5]

Festival circuit

Awards
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) [7] [10]

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