American Wrestler: The Wizard

"He escaped one war, only to face another."

May 16 2017 PG-13 1h 57m
Drama, Sport

In 1980, a teenage boy escapes the unrest in Iran only to face more hostility in America, due to the hostage crisis. Determined to fit in, he joins the school's floundering wrestling team.

Plot

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.

Written by

Ali Afshar, Brian Rudnick

Directed by

Alex Ranarivelo

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

ESX Productions, ESX Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

10 wins

Scores
# of Votes
2,868
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA