UNSTOPPABLE Special Screenings

UNSTOPPABLE

Screening to be followed by a conversation with director William Goldenberg, actors Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez, and subjects Anthony Robles and Judy Robles.

UNSTOPPABLE tells the incredible real-life story of Anthony Robles, born without a leg, who became a champion high school and collegiate wrestler, winning an NCAA title in 2011. Despite his high school success, Robles still had to fight for a spot on an elite college team, earning a walk-on role at Arizona State University. Jharrel Jerome (MOONLIGHT, WHEN THEY SEE US) gives a quietly powerful performance as a man who not only overcame immense challenges as an athlete, but also in his home life where his abusive stepfather Rick (Bobby Cannavale) tormented his mother Judy (Jennifer Lopez) and siblings. Cannavale impresses as an adept manipulator, as does Lopez as a woman who must free herself and her family from his harm and deceptions. As Anthony’s high school and college coaches, Michael Peña and Don Cheadle provide deft supporting work, and the savvy script, showing a touch of sports movie self-awareness, allows both of them comedic moments with their motivational coach dialogue. UNSTOPPABLE marks the directorial debut of Oscar®-winning editor William Goldenberg, who has crafted an inspiring, crowd-pleasing drama that is sure to win a spot in the Hall of Fame of great sports movies. –Todd Hitchcock

William Goldenberg is the first-time director of the upcoming film UNSTOPPABLE. He won an Oscar®, BAFTA Award and the American Cinema Editors’ (ACE) Eddie Award for his outstanding editing work on the 2013 Best Picture winner ARGO. His recent editing credits include AIR, 22 JULY, UNBROKEN and CONCUSSION.

Zach Libal
Amazon Studios
zach.libal@amazonstudios.com

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Screenings

October 26, 2:30 p.m.

Chinese 1

Details

Country: USA

Year: 2024

Director: William Goldenberg

Screenwriters: Eric Champnella, Alex Harris, John Hindman

Producers: Ben Affleck, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Anthony Robles, David Crockett, Andy Fraser, Gary Lewis

Executive Producers: Matt Damon, Michael Joe, Kevin Halloran, Dani Bernfeld, Jack Murray

Director of Photography: Salvatore Totino

Editor: Brett Reed

Production Designer: Jon Carlos

Costume Designer: Janelle Nicole Carothers

Music: Alexandre Desplat

Cast/Featuring: Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Anthony Robles, Don Cheadle, Jennifer Lopez

Running Time (minutes): 116

Language: English

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