Resurrecting the Champ
2007
Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.
Director:
Rod Lurie
Writers:
Michael Bortman, Allison Burnett, J.R. Moehringer
Awards:
2 nominations total
Production:
Rod Lurie
Country:
United States
