Resurrecting the Champ (PG-13)
synopsis
Struggling sports reporter Erik Kernan encounters a homeless man who calls himself "Champ"--only to determine that he is boxing legend Battling Bob Satterfield who was believed to have passed away long ago. Soon, reporting Champ's story becomes Erik's title shot. What begins as the young journalist's opportunity to revive Champ's story--and come out from under the shadow of both his wife and his father's success--becomes a very personal and life-altering journey, as it forces Erik to reexamine his own life and his relationship with his young son.
details
Drama
1 hr. 53 min.
Opened August 24th, 2007
MovieGoer Review
Despite its earnest attempts to stir your heart, the mushy Resurrecting the Champ unfortunately falls short of its mark.
Story
Denver Times reporter Erik Kernan (Josh Hartnett) is a bit down on his luck as a sports rep... MORE
synopsis
Struggling sports reporter Erik Kernan encounters a homeless man who calls himself "Champ"--only to determine that he is boxing legend Battling Bob Satterfield who was believed to have passed away long ago. Soon, reporting Champ's story becomes Erik's title shot. What begins as the young journalist's opportunity to revive Champ's story--and come out from under the shadow of both his wife and his father's success--becomes a very personal and life-altering journey, as it forces Erik to reexamine his own life and his relationship with his young son.
details
Drama
1 hr. 53 min.
Opened August 24th, 2007
MovieGoer Review
Despite its earnest attempts to stir your heart, the mushy Resurrecting the Champ unfortunately falls short of its mark.
Story
Denver Times reporter Erik Kernan (Josh Hartnett) is a bit down on his luck as a sports rep... MORE
