Golden Arm (film) explained

Golden Arm
Director:	Maureen Bharoocha
Producer:	Geeta Bajaj
Music:	Hannah Parrott
Cinematography:	Christopher Messina
Editing:	Grant McFadden
Distributor:	Utopia
Runtime:	90 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Golden Arm is a 2020 sports comedy film directed by Maureen Bharoocha and written by Ann Marie Allison and Jenna Milly. It stars Mary Holland, Betsy Sodaro, Dot-Marie Jones, Kate Flannery, Olivia Stambouliah, Dawn Luebbe, Ron Funches, and Eugene Cordero.

It was originally set to premiere at the 2020 South by Southwest festival, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[1] The film was released by Utopia in select theaters and on demand on April 30, 2021.^{[2] [3]}

Plot

A struggling baker in a small town takes her friend's advice to train for the Ladies Arm Wrestling Championship and its prize of $15,000.

Cast

• Mary Holland as Melanie
• Betsy Sodaro as Danny
• Dot-Marie Jones as Big Sexy
• Kate Flannery as Randy
• Olivia Stambouliah as Brenda
• Dawn Luebbe as Tessie
• Ron Funches as Carl
• Eugene Cordero as Greg
• Ahmed Bharoocha as Jerry
• Aparna Nancherla as Coco Cherie

Notes and References

1. Web site: Golden Arm. 2021-04-20. SXSW Schedule. South by Southwest. en.
2. Web site: Lang. Brent. 2020-08-21. 'Golden Arm' Sells Global Rights to Utopia (EXCLUSIVE). 2021-04-20. Variety. en-US.
3. Web site: 2021-03-13. 'Golden Arm' Trailer Teases Comedy About Arm Wrestling Starring 'Happiest Season's Mary Holland. 2021-04-20. Collider. en-US.