
Cinderella Man
PG-13, 2005, Universal Pictures
Director:
Ron Howard
Starring:
Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Paul Giamatti
Plot:
A true American story that focuses on how a courageous underdog brought the nation to their feet. A has-been boxer overcomes incredible odds to become a legendary champion and an American hero. A story about second chances and man's fight of desperation for the good of his family. (Note: licensees are to use the embedded videos for preview purposes only and they should obtain full-length versions for their public performance needs.)
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Desperate man forced to ask for money
Themes: Commitment, Desperation, Poverty, Prejudice, Responsibility
2
Remembering family propels fighter to win
Themes: Determination, Encouragement, Fatherhood, Perseverance, Sports
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Boxer's convictions are family, truth, doing the right thing
Themes: Convictions, Family, Fear, Gratitude, Marriage
4
Boxer not deterred by opponent's kills
Themes: Determination, Learning, Perspective, Risk, Sports
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Wife encourages husband before championship fight
Themes: Encouragement, Love, Men, Marriage
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Underrated boxer goes distance with champion
Themes: Diligence, Impossible Odds, Overcomer, Perseverance, Sports
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Underdog boxer becomes Heavyweight World Champion
Themes: Enthusiasm, Impartiality, Politics, Spiritual Warfare, Victory
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Father gives daughter his meal for the day
Themes: Fatherhood, Love, Sacrifice, Poverty
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Desperate man looking for work is ignored
Themes: Despair, Rejection, Work Ethic
10
Father discovers real reason son steals
Themes: Father-Son, Fear, Stealing, Honesty
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Boxer encouraged by wife after losing career
Themes: Career, Encouragement, Marriage, Self-Esteem, Men, Status
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Poverty stricken man "all prayed out"
Themes: Blaming God, Despair, Prayer, Giving Up
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Father "tortures" family before revealing good news
Themes: Blessing, Fatherhood, Victory, Manipulation
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Reigning champion bullies contender at dinner
Themes: Bullying, Confronting Evil, Intimidation, Self-Control
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Mother snaps, informs children they will NOT be boxers
Themes: Children, Destiny, Training, Motherhood