The Royal (2022)
Directed by Marcel Sarmiento
Genres - Sports & Recreation |
Sub-Genres - Addiction Drama, Biopic [feature], Sports Drama |
Release Date - Jul 15, 2022 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 98 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Farida Ezzat
Based on the true story of Kansas City Royals baseball legend Willie Mays Aikens, the biopic chronicles the tragic trials and tribulations of his career following his battle with drug addiction. After he is sentenced to prison, Aikens (Amin Joseph) goes on a soul-searching journey for redemption. Trying to reconcile with his family and friends, he begins to reconnect with himself.
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Keywords
against-all-odds, baseball, baseball-player, baseball-team, drug-addiction, MLB (Major League Baseball)
Attributes
Low Budget