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On the Ropes
Produced by Lingo Pictures for SBS, The Ropes is a sexy, gritty drama that is fast-paced and full of heart. It follows aspiring Iraqi-Australian boxing trainer Amirah Al-Amir (Chamoun) who has idolised her world champion father Sami (Naor) her entire life. While working in the family gym in Sydney's west alongside her two brothers, Amirah negotiates a professional debut match for her hardnosed fighter Jess O'Connor (Castle-Hughes) with Sami's long-time promoter Strick (Thompson). Furious that she has done this behind his back, her father threatens to cut her off. Desperate to chase her dream of transforming women's boxing, will Amirah choose her fighter or her family?
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Episode 1
The Fire
48 mins
Aspiring trainer Amirah Al Amir deceives her boxing champion father, Sami Al Amir, in order to secure her female athlete Jess Connor a pro debut fight. Fearing for Jess's safety, Sami intervenes and stops the fight, despite Amirah's continued reassurance that she has it under control. In his haste, Sami hits an official, threatening his boxing licence and livelihood.
Awards
- 2019 - Logie - Most Outstanding Actress - nominated
- 2019 - Silver Logie - Most Outstanding Supporting Actress - nominated
- 2019 - The Equity Award - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Mini-series or Telemovie - nominated
- 2019 - AACTA Award - Best Telefeature or Miniseries - nominated
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