First Match
“This is HER fight.”
Synopsis
Hardened by years in foster care, a teenage girl from Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood decides that wrestling boys is the only way back to her estranged father.
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First Match | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-09
Top Cast
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Elvire Emanuelle
Monique
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Darrel
Colman Domingo
Coach Castile
Jharrel Jerome
Omari
Jared Kemp
Malik
Jeanette Branch
Nadege
Jimmy Gary Jr.
Hassan
Kim Ramirez
Lucila
Kamika Desrosiers
Nyasa
Antonio Ortiz
Jorge
Travis Raeburn
Jamal
Tyson Sheppard
Tyson
Allen Maldonado
Juan
Leronne Kornegay
Cute guy
Thaddeus Daniels
Restaurant Owner
Eisa Davis
Bianca
Jae Ponder
Natalie
Terrence Thomas
Principal DeMarco
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 30, 2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivia Newman
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivia Newman
- Original Score
- Olivier Alary, Jay Electronica
- Original Title
- First Match
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- CreativeBionics, Clubhouse Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivia Newman
Olivia Newman
Olivier Alary, Jay Electronica
Ashley Connor
Tamara Meem
Bryan Unkeless, Veronica Nickel, Chanelle Elaine, SueEllen Newman, Thomas Newman
Department Leadership Roster
Olivia Newman
Director
Bryan Unkeless
Producer
Veronica Nickel
Producer
Ashley Connor
Director of Photography
Olivia Newman
Writer
Chanelle Elaine
Producer
Maki Takenouchi
Production Design
Tamara Meem
Editor
Brooke Bennett
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Match
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What is First Match about?
Hardened by years in foster care, a teenage girl from Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood decides that wrestling boys is the only way back to her estranged father.
Who directed First Match?
First Match was directed by Olivia Newman.
Who stars in First Match?
The principal cast of First Match includes Elvire Emanuelle, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Colman Domingo, Jharrel Jerome, Jared Kemp.
When was First Match released and how long is it?
First Match was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for First Match?
The original motion picture soundtrack for First Match was composed by Olivier Alary, Jay Electronica.
What is the age rating and content advisory for First Match?
First Match holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).