(rated PG-13, 118 mins. not yet reviewed)
Limited release March 31
Jimmy Smits and former Golden Gloves champion Jon Seda star in an emotionally charged film about one father’s efforts to train his gifted sons to become championship boxers. Based on a play by award-winning former New York Times sports columnist Phil Berger, the film follows Arturo Ortega (Smits), a rising contender whose career is unexpectedly cut short. Years later, this determined father attempts to realize his broken dreams through his three young sons. Also starring Maria Del Mar, Ernesto Hernandez and Ron Perlman.