Champions (2023)
Directed by Bobby Farrelly
Genres - Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Illnesses & Disabilities |
Release Date - Mar 10, 2023 (USA) |
Run Time - 123 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG13
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Synopsis by Maggie Sadler
Contending with misdemeanor charges, disgraced minor league basketball coach Marcus (Woody Harrelson) receives orders from the court to take a team of players with intellectual disabilities under his wing. Longing for the skills of his former team, Marcus initially struggles to connect with his new team, given the variety of challenges their diagnoses present. Yet the athletes' continued perseverance against the odds inspires Marcus to change his ways, in turn helping the team reach new heights. Bobby Farrelly directs the sports comedy-drama. Co-starring Ernie Hudson and Cheech Marin.
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basketball, challenge, dreams-of-success, Special-Olympics, training-program