Against the gritty backdrop of the Depression, "Cinderella Man" brings the dramatic all-American story of boxer James Braddock to life, evoking a time when the sport of boxing resonated with a country trying desperately to get back on its feet.
The story of Jesse Owens, the African-American son of sharecroppers who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games held in Nazi Germany, is that of a high-profile athlete giving a performance that transcends sports. But it is also the intimate and complex tale of the courage of one remarkable man.
An exceptional tale of perseverance in the face of hardship, "Cinderella Man" is the riveting chronicle of James J. Braddock, the ultimate white knight in the sport of boxing, whose story was brought to the big screen by the director Ron Howard and starred Russell Crowe.
The ESPN anchor brings to life the classic David-and-Goliath tale of James L. Braddock, Max Baer, and the greatest upset in boxing history. Available in time for the release of the feature film "Cinderella Man," directed by Ron Howard and starring Russell Crowe. Abridged. 4 CDs.
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