Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story
Synopsis
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
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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
James Baker
Cop
Ron Carothers
Jamal's Father
Kaya Coleman
Little Kid
Jorge Vargas
Miguel
Pamela Crawford
Grandmother
Andrea D'Amours
Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Wolk
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy Wolk, Peter Wolk
- Original Title
- Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Wolk
Andy Wolk, Peter Wolk
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Wolk
Writer
Peter Wolk
Writer
Andy Wolk
Director
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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?
The principal cast of Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story includes Jami Gertz, Eugene Clark, Ernie Hudson, Sicily Johnson, Stacy Meadows.
When was Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story released and how long is it?
Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.