Resurrecting the Champ
2007 · 1h 52m · Drama
Skip it. This well-intentioned underdog drama about redemption and father-son dynamics has all the ingredients for a Lifetime movie—a heartwarming premise that's been done a thousand times before, minus the critical acclaim or cultural footprint to justify your time. Unless you're specifically craving a formulaic sports redemption story, there's better drama out there tonight.
Plot
Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.
Director: Rod Lurie
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, Teri Hatcher, Kathryn Morris