Completed - ENGLISH - Martial arts, Drama, True Story - 90 minutes
A man with a troubled past has a chance at redemption by entering a local MMA tournament.
Year of production : 2024 Director(s) : Gustavo MARTIN BENITES Writer(s) : Matt MASCIA, Gustavo MARTIN Cast : Danny TREJO, Veronica FALCON, Omi VAIDYA, Suleka MATHEW Producer(s) : Cristy COORS BEASLEY (Fabled Frames), Naveen CHATHAPURAM (Peach Partners)
American Underdog is the story of an Indian-American immigrant and amateur MMA fighter, fresh out of jail; a Prodigal Son who must redeem and rebuild his life to become a better man. During an unexpected encounter in a convenience store our protagonist steps in to stop a robbery, and finds himself suddenly and uncomfortably in the limelight hailed as a local hero. He is entered into a local MMA tournament, and in order to win, he must look deep within to overcome his past transgressions in order to find redemption and move forward.
Country(ies) : USA