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Warrior
Why this pick
Like The Way Back, it uses sport as a hard-earned route toward damaged family bonds, relapse-adjacent self-destruction, and emotionally raw redemption rather than easy uplift.
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MOVIE2020 1h 48m USA
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
A troubled alcoholic is thrown a life line when he is offered a coaching job at his alma mater. Initially a poor team, as his players begin to win, he is inspired to confront the demons that plague him.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Ben Affleck
Jack Cunningham
Al Madrigal
Dan
Janina Gavankar
Angela
Hayes MacArthur
Eric
Rachael Carpani
Diane
Marlene Forte
Gale
Michaela Watkins
Beth
Glynn Turman
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