Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story (2005)
Based on a true story, former parole officer Marilyn Gambrell and a colleague set up a pioneer trial-based program in one of America's toughest high schools to help the children of incarcerated parents regain control of their own lives and not expect the same thing to happen as it did to their parents. To the surprise of everyone, the program works, but the administration warns the duo that it will not last unless every senior student is able to pass his or her final exams and graduate with the class. As the end of the school year approaches, Gertz faces a crisis to save everything she believes in or lose it all
Director: Andy Wolk
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: August 22, 2005
Cast
- Jami Gertz - Marilyn Gambrell
- Eugene Clark - Reginald Spivey
- Ernie Hudson - Perry Beasley
- Sicily Johnson - Lisa Jones
- Stacy Meadows - Cody
- Trent Cameron - Jamal
- Edwin Hodge - Darnell
- Zak Santiago - Ed Rivera
- Regine Nehy - Valerie
- Michasha Armstrong - Frank, Jamal's Stepfather
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Andy Wolk
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story about?
- Based on a true story, former parole officer Marilyn Gambrell and a colleague set up a pioneer trial-based program in one of America's toughest high schools to help the children of incarcerated parents regain control of their own lives and not expect the same thing to happen as it did to their parents. To the surprise of everyone, the program works, but the administration warns the duo that it will not last unless every senior student is able to pass his or her final exams and graduate with the class. As the end of the school year approaches, Gertz faces a crisis to save everything she believes in or lose it all
- Who directed Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story?
- Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story was directed by Andy Wolk.
- Who stars in Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story?
- Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story stars Jami Gertz, Eugene Clark, Ernie Hudson, Sicily Johnson, Stacy Meadows, Trent Cameron.
- How long is Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story?
- Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story?
- Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story is a Drama, TV Movie film.