08 Jun 2025
Rise
A charismatic young boy who lives on a rubbish dump in Zimbabwe must convince a reclusive boxing coach to teach him to fight in order to find safety and strength in a world that has left him behind.
Undercard
Some fights are personal.
After abandoning her son, a female boxing trainer rises from the ashes to coach him in the biggest fight of his career.
Top Billed Cast
Wanda Sykes Cheryl 'No Mercy' Stewart
Bentley Green Keith
Berto Colon Hector
Danny Pardo Bob Fox
Arischa Conner Anita
Alfredo de Quesada Dr. Connelly
Javen Lewis White Mike
Estella Kahiha Meka
Jacnier Slo Poke
Edward Lee Thompson Ring Doctor
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