UNSTOPPABLE

The directorial debut of Oscar-winning film editor William Goldenberg, UNSTOPPABLE tells the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), who defied every expectation to become a wrestling sensation. Despite being born without a right leg, Robles rises to become a NCAA Division 1 star who, with the unwavering love and support of his devoted mother Judy (Jennifer Lopez) and the encouragement of his coaches, fights to earn a spot on the Arizona State wrestling team. He ultimately faces off against the very school that rejected him, national powerhouse Iowa, in a transcendent showdown you could never have written. Jerome trained for months and worked very closely with Robles to establish the physicality and determination required for the role, yielding a lived-in portrayal that is equally sympathetic and galvanizing. Based on Robles’s memoir (co-written by Austin Murphy), UNSTOPPABLE is a reminder of the power of perseverance and the rewards of determination.  

Rising Star Award Presentation to Jharrel Jerome and Q & A with Actor Jerome and Real Life Subject Anthony Robles following screening.