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In this inspiring tale based on true events, 17-year-old Ali Jahani is a newcomer to a small California town, where he stands out as different in an unwelcoming community. Living with his embittered uncle, the boy faces a mountain of adversity everywhere he turns. Rejected by everyone but determined to fit in, he joins the school’s floundering wrestling team. With a chance to change how others see him, Ali must step up and learn to be a hero.
Original Release
05/03/2017
US Release
05/03/2017
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| George Thomas | Ali Jahani / Ali |
| Jon Voight | Principal Skinner / Principle Skinner |
| William Fichtner | Coach Plyler |
| Lia Marie Johnson | Kristi Larsen |
| Kevin G. Schmidt | Rowan Knox |
| Gabriel Basso | Jimmy Petersen |
| Tony Donaldson | Wendy |
| Courtney Hope Turner | Kristi's Friend / Jenny |
| Ali Afshar | Hafez Tabad |
| Nicholas Guilak | Pasha |
Directors
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| George Thomas | Ali Jahani / Ali |
| Jon Voight | Principal Skinner / Principle Skinner |
| William Fichtner | Coach Plyler |
| Lia Marie Johnson | Kristi Larsen |
| Kevin G. Schmidt | Rowan Knox |
| Gabriel Basso | Jimmy Petersen |
| Tony Donaldson | Wendy |
| Courtney Hope Turner | Kristi's Friend / Jenny |
| Ali Afshar | Hafez Tabad |
| Nicholas Guilak | Pasha |
| Sasha Feldman | Dan 'Toad' Webster |
| John Asadi | Truck Driver |
| Ari Atken | Cafeteria Student |
| Kyle Audiss | Fan |
| Walker Brinskele | Student Athlete |
| Maurice Colvin | Wrestling Fan |
| Thomas Dalby | Knox's Dad |
| Liam Davis | Parent |
| Max DeSantis | High School Student / Teen in Diner |
| Nathan Eswine | Stephen |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Forrest Lucas | Executive Producer |
| Ali Afshar | Producer |
| Hadeel Reda | Producer |
| Frank R. Gardner | Producer |
| Ashley Michaelsen | Producer |
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