plot summary
AMERICAN WARRIOR is the story of an Indian-American immigrant and amateur MMA fighter, fresh out of jail; a Prodigal Son who must redeem and rebuild his life to become a better man. During an unexpected encounter in a convenience store our protagonist steps in to stop a robbery, finding himself suddenly, uncomfortably in the media limelight, and hailed as a local hero. He is thrust into a local MMA tournament, and to win he must look deep within to overcome past transgressions, find personal redemption and move forward.
An IMMORTAL THOUGHTS AND MULBERRY FILMS PRODUCTION “AMERICAN UNDERDOG”
STORY BY VISHY AYYAR SCREENPLAY BY GUSTAVO MARTIN & MATTHEW MASCIA
INTRODUCING VISHY AYYAR
TAYLOR TREADWELL ANDREW GRAY SULEKA MATHEW OMI VAIDYA
WITH VERONICA FALCÓN AND DANNY TREJO
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY DEREK FISHER
MUSIC BY DARREN MORZE
EDITED BY CHRIS CIBELLI
CASTING BY LISA ESSARY, C.S.A.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS JOSEPH LANIUS CHAITRA VEDULLAPALLI NEAL PATEL SWETHA PAKALA
PRODUCED BY NAVEEN A. CHATHAPURAM RASHAANA SHAH CRISTY COORS BEASLEY
DIRECTED BY GUSTAVO MARTIN
official trailer
PROJECT OVERVIEW
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NEWS
'American Warrior' Follows Journey of Indian American seeking MMA Dream
Diya TV
https://diyatvusa.com/american-warrior-follows-journey-of-indian-american-seeking-mma-dream/
Based on a True Immigrant MMA Story 'American Warrior' Releases Aug 29
Bollyspice.com
American Underdog Tale 'American Warrior' Hits Theaters
Indica News
https://indicanews.com/indian-american-underdog-tale-american-warrior-to-hit-theaters-on-august-29/
AMERICAN WARRIOR – Indian-American Immigrant and MMA Fighter Story Releases August 29
DESIVIBE
Danny Trejo Trains MMA Fighter in 'American Warrior'
COMINGSOON.NET
YAHOO! NEWS - ENTERTAINMENT
Danny Trejo on how films saved him, working on 'American Warrior'
HINDUSTAN TIMES
Danny Trejo reflects on how films saved his life and his role in 'American Warrior'
MSN.COM
Danny Trejo's Powerful Life Motto
MSN.COM
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/celebrities/danny-trejo-s-powerful-life-motto/vi-AA1KeztG
Danny Trejo and Veronica Falcón Board Indie Sports Drama 'American Underdog'
DEADLINE
5/2/2023
Danny Trejo to Receive Santa Fe Film Festival's Lifetime Achievement Award
DEADLINE
4/20/2024
33rd Heartland Film Festival Announces Line Up
Tallgrass Film Festival First Announcement of Films
https://tallgrassfilm.org/tallgrass22ndfirst/
Santa Fe Film Festival 2024 Announces Lineup
https://santafefilmfestival.com/index/pressrelease2024/
Santa Fe Film Festival Opening Night
Santa Fe.com
4/18/2024
https://santafe.com/santa-fe-film-festival/
American Underdog to Open Santa Fe Film Festival 2024
https://ladailypost.com/santa-fe-film-festival-celebrates-24-years/
San Antonio Film Festival Kicks off 30th Year with Screenings and More
https://sanantonio.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/san-antonio-film-festival-2024/
Texas Public Radio: San Antonio FF 30th is a Celebration of Movies
American Warrior: A Redemption Story
Maheen The Globe
https://www.maheentheglobe.com/american-warrior-a-redemption-story/
festival screenings
Winner Best Actor Veronica Falcón
Winner Best Cinematographer Derek Fisher
