Beyond the Ropes (2011)

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Country: USA
Genres: Action, Drama, Short
Release: 2011-03-13
Director: Johnny D. Kirk
Writers: Johnny D. Kirk , Carlos Paguaga
Language: English | Spanish
Stars: Stewart Flores , Jose Luis Casillas , Jose Yenque , Juan Escobedo , Ramsey Luke , Juan Pablo Yepez , Ivet Fortun , Niko Novick , Ben Tovar , Emmanuel V. Casillas
Runtime: 17 min
Awards: 3 nominations
AKA: Beyond the Ropes (United States of America) , Beyond the Ropes
Plot: "Beyond the Ropes" explores the relationship between individual success and family.Jesse Guerrero, a young, troubled boxer that seeks the desperately needed approval of his father, whose attention is solely focused on the boxing career of Jesse's brother. When Jesse is set to face his brother at a local tournament he must decide whether to show his own ability and prove his worth or sacrifice his title in exchange for the respect of his father. The film goes beyond the struggles of the sport and delves into the personal struggles of the characters.
IMDB:tt1641613