Tiger (2018 film)
2018 film by Alister Grierson
Tiger is a 2018 American sports drama film directed by Alister Grierson, written by Michael Pugliese and Prem Singh, and produced by Daniel Grodnik based on the true story of former Ontario flyweight boxing champion Pardeep Singh Nagra, a Sikh who aspired to be a boxer only to be prevented from becoming one due to his refusal to shave his beard. The film stars Mickey Rourke, Janel Parrish, Prem Singh, and Michael Pugliese.
The film, which had its world premiere at the San Diego International Film Festival on October 13, 2018 where it won Best Feature Film. It was given a limited release in the United States and Canada by R3M Pictures on November 30, 2018 before rolling out to a nationwide release.
Plot
Tiger is inspired by the true story of Pardeep Singh Nagra, a practicing Sikh man who was banned from the sport of boxing due to his religious beliefs. Pardeep fights back with the support of his coach and mentor (Mickey Rourke) and a community lawyer (Janel Parrish). Obstacles faced include racial profiling by public officials, overtly racist threats, jealous rival boxers and pressure to change from loved ones. It is within the course of these challenges, and at his weakest moment, that he discovers love (Janel Parrish).
Consequently, his legacy will be forever tied to his two biggest battles; one in the courtroom, the other in the ring.
Cast
Mickey Rourke as Frank Donovan
Janel Parrish as Charlotte
Marshall Manesh as Kulwant
Prem Singh as Pardeep Nagra
Michael Pugliese as Bryan Doyle
Jacob Grodnik as Barry Zaya
Mike Dennis as Ian
Production
Prem Singh and Michael Pugliese began writing the screenplay in 2010.
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