American Wrestler: The Wizard
“He escaped one war, only to face another.”
Drama
In 1980, a teenage boy escapes the unrest in Iran only to face more hostility in America, due to the hostage crisis. Determined to fit in, he joins the school's floundering wrestling team.
VIBE
A powerful true story about a young immigrant finding his place through sport. It's a tale of grit, determination, and the unifying power of teamwork against a backdrop of prejudice.
upliftingdeterminedheartwarminginspirationalsteadysports dramainspirational biopiccoming-of-ageidentityperseverancebelongingovercoming adversity
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