Cinderella Man
-Viewers are shown James Braddock boxing successfully, his wife Mae, and their three children in their home in New Jersey. The family is living comfortably.
-Fast forwards five years later into the Great Depression, where the scene changes drastically
–The house is cramped and money is tight
-Braddock suffers from a severe injury to his right hand, preventing him from boxing
-Braddock gets a job on the docks
-His injured hand hinders his work quality, though he his hard working nonetheless in order to provide for his family
-Braddocks manager, Joe Gould, convinces Braddock to get back into fighting. His first fight since his injury is against John "Corn" Griffen, which he wins.
-Gould convinces Braddock to fight against against an incredibly successful heavyweight boxer, which Mae is not happy about.
-Braddock wins against the heavyweight and gains the title 'Cinderella Man'
-He continues to fight, Mae constantly worries about the danger
-Manager arranges for Braddock to fight Max Baer, the #1 heavyweight fighter who has killed in the ring before
-Mae continues to worry, but realizes that Braddock is the hope for so many during the Depression
-Entire town and nation supports the fight, which is one of the longest and most intense ever.
-Braddock wins the fight
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