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Sentimental story of an ambitious sportswriter (Josh Hartnett) who hopes to boost his flagging career after he discovers a homeless man (Samuel L. Jackson) who claims to be a once-famous boxer. Kathryn Morris, Alan Alda, Rachel Nichols, David Paymer. Directed by Rod Lurie.
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Struggling sports reporter Erik Kernan (Josh Hartnett) encounters a homeless man who calls himself 'Champ' (Samuel L. Jackson) only to determine that he is the one-time boxing champion Battling Bob Satterfield. What begins as a story about resurrecting a once-great man becomes Erik?s title shot. In his journey to uncover the truth, Erik has to reexamine his own life and his relationship with his young son.
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Length: 02:31
Posted: 7/23/2009
Erik (Hartnett) discusses what goes in to being a writer and the prestige that comes from it.
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Length: 00:37
Posted: 7/23/2009
Erik (Hartnett) describes the boxer he is doing his report on to Whitley (David Paymer).
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Length: 00:58
Posted: 7/23/2009
Erik (Hartnett) finally meets Bob Satterfield (Jackson), and finds the best way to get to know him is by going through his cart.
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Length: 00:43
Posted: 7/23/2009
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Premiered: May 22, 2008
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Premise: Sentimental story of an ambitious sportswriter (Josh Hartnett) who hopes to boost his flagging career after he discovers a homeless man (Samuel L. Jackson) who claims to be a once-famous boxer. Kathryn Morris, Alan Alda, Rachel Nichols, David Paymer. Directed by Rod Lurie.

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