Cinderella Man
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Cinderella Man

During the Great Depression, a common-man hero, James J. Braddock--a.k.a. the Cinderella Man--was to become one of the most surprising sports legends ...in history. By the early 1930s, the impoverished ex-prizefighter was seemingly as broken-down, beaten-up and out-of-luck as much of the rest of the American populace who had hit rock bottom. His career appeared to be finished, he was unable to pay the bills, the only thing that mattered to him--his family--was in danger, and he was even forced to go on Public Relief. But deep inside, Jim Braddock never relinquished his determination. Driven by love, honor and an incredible dose the ones who are do of grit, he willed an impossible dream to come true. In a last-chance bid to help his family, Braddock returned to the ring. No one thought he had a shot. However Braddock, fueled by something beyond mere competition, kept winning. Suddenly, the ordinary working man became the mythic athlete. Carrying the hopes and dreams of the disenfranchised on his shoulders, Braddock rocketed through the ranks, until this underdog chose to do the unthinkable: take on the heavyweight champ of the world, the unstoppable Max Baer, renowned for having killed two men in the ring. Show More

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Cinderella Man is a gripping film set during the Great Depression that tells the true story of James J. Braddock, a once-promising boxer who falls on hard times. Braddock, also known as the Cinderella Man, becomes an unlikely hero and sports legend. The film showcases the struggles faced by the American populace during this tumultuous period. Braddock's career is seemingly over, he can't pay his bills, and his family is in danger. Forced to go on Public Relief, Braddock refuses to give up. Motivated by his love for his family, honor, and an unwavering determination, Braddock decides to return to the ring in a desperate attempt to secure a better future for his loved ones.

Despite the odds being stacked against him, Braddock begins to win fight after fight. The once ordinary working man transforms into a mythic figure, carrying the hopes and dreams of the disenfranchised. He captures the attention of the nation as he climbs the ranks, ultimately earning himself a shot at the heavyweight champion, Max Baer, a feared fighter who has killed two men in the ring.

Cinderella Man is a powerful and inspiring story of resilience, determination, and the human spirit. It highlights the extraordinary achievements of an underdog, proving that even in the darkest times, dreams can come true. This emotional and action-packed film is a must-watch for anyone seeking a story of triumph over adversity.