20 Feb 2004
Against the Ropes
A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.
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Ursula Karven Herself / Narrator (voice)
Julia Pritzel Herself
Valentin Schmidt Himself
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