The Challenger (2015 film) explained
| The Challenger |
| Director: | Kent Moran |
| Producer: | - Kent Moran
- Adam Hawkey
- Ellyette Eleni
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| Starring: | |
| Music: | Pinar Toprak |
| Cinematography: | Giacomo Belletti |
| Editing: | Kent Moran
Anthony Muzzatti |
| Studio: | Wishing Well Pictures |
| Runtime: | 95 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
The Challenger is a 2015 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]
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]
Production
The film was Kent Moran's directorial debut. He had previously starred in and produced Listen to Your Heart.
Filming began on January 17, 2012, in The Bronx, where the film takes place and wrapped on July 10, 2012.[5]
Release
The film was released domestically on September 11, 2015.
Festival circuit
- Awards:
- Gasparilla International Film Festival Audience Award Winner 2015
- Nashville Film Festival Audience Award Winner, 2nd Place 2015
- Nashville Film Festival Audience Award Winder, New Directors Competition 2015
- Palm Beach International Film Festival, Audience Award 2015[1] [6] [7] [8]
- PlacementPortland 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)[6] [9]
Notes and References
- Web site: Dances With Films Festival to Open With Michael Clarke Duncan's Last Movie 'The Challenger' (Exclusive). TheWrap.
- Web site: Michael Clarke Duncan Will Box THE CHALLENGER With S. Epatha Merkerson. Rama's Screen.
- Web site: DWF 2015: THE CHALLENGER Review. Ernie Trinidad. 2 June 2015. Film Pulse.
- Web site: Kent Moran Talks Filmmaking, Boxing, And 'The Challenger'. Monkeys Fighting Robots.
- Web site: Kent Moran Talks New Boxing Film 'The Challenger' Starring Michael Clarke Duncan In His Final Performance [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]]. Headlines & Global News.
- Web site: The Challenger (I) (2015) : Awards. IMDb.com. 2015-09-04.
- Web site: Festival Preview: Dances With Films 2015 Sweeps Up a Storm in Hollywood. MovieMaker Magazine.
- Web site: Allegro Entertainment – Kent Moran's "THE CHALLENGER" world premiere March 26. allegro-entertainment.com.
- Web site: 'Challenger' can't quite fill 'Rocky's' shoes. palmbeachdailynews.com.
