American Fighter (2019)

American Fighter: Directed by Shaun Paul Piccinino. With George Thomas, Tommy Flanagan, Sean Patrick Flanery, Bryan Craig. In this gritty action tale, a young wrestler competes in the world of underground fighting to raise money for his ailing mother. But will he survive his next match?

“American Fighter is a deceiving title as itu0026#39;s not what you might think from itu0026#39;s name. Itu0026#39;s actually a harrowing story of a young man fighting on many different levels. He combats racism in 1981 (not a great time to be Iranian in America, see the Iranian hostage crisis), fighting to save his ailing mother whou0026#39;s stuck in a war torn Iran and of course swinging fisticuffs in the ring. All in all this is a heart wrenching and ultimately heart warming tale with really solid performances. Film veterans Tommy Flanagan and Sean Patrick Flanery really shine while new comers George Kosturos an Bryan Craig knock it out of the park!u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI highly recommend checking this gritty, fun throwback action flick with tons of heart.”