Going to the Mat

Going to the Mat

There's more to winning than meets the eye.

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Release Date

3/24/2004

Runtime

96 mins

Overview

Jace Newfield has a problem. Besides being blind and being the new kid at school, his problem is that the kids at his new school thinks he's a jerk. Jace has to find a way to be accepted into his new school. Joining the wrestling team just might work.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A sincere underdog story about a blind teenager finding his place and proving himself through wrestling. It's the kind of feel-good sports drama that earns its emotional beats through genuine character growth rather than manipulation.

Mood

Hopeful

Themes

Coming of ageIdentityFriendship

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Structure

Linear

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Going to the Mat (2004) directed by Stuart Gillard | FirstCinema