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Fans of films like The Karate Kid and Rocky will stand up and cheer for this inspiring film based on true events. Starring Academy Award-winner* Jon Voight (TVs Ray Donovan), William Fichtner (12 Strong) and newcomer George Kosturos, American Wrestler follows teenager Ali Jahani, who escapes the turmoil in his homeland of Iran, only to find himself equally unwelcome in 1980’s suburban California. Though he faces adversity at every turn, Ali is determined to fit in and joins the school’s floundering wrestling team. With a chance to change how others see him, Ali embraces the challenge and learns to become a hero…and earns the nickname of “The Wizard”.