
Zero to Hero(2021)
Biopic tribute to So Wa Wai, Hong Kong's first Paralympic athlete to win gold. Even if you start at a disadvantage, you can still be first across the finish line.


“All his life they told him "no." He proved them wrong.”
A bright and determined teen who has mild cerebral palsy strives to be a wrestler on his high school's team and to win over the heart of a classmate, the girl of his dreams.

RJ Mitte
Mike

Terrence Howard
Coach Cutting

Johnathon Schaech
Doug

Colton Haynes
Jeff

Grace Victoria Cox
Patty

Rob Gough
Dan

John Newberg
Principal Tyler

Allee Sutton Hethcoat
Jade

Quinn McPherson
Ortega
Rigan Machado
Bobby
Triumph is a drama film released in 2021 exploring themes of wrestling, disability, cerebral palsy, perseverance, high school athlete, independent film. Directed by Brett Leonard, it stars RJ Mitte, Terrence Howard, Johnathon Schaech. A bright and determined teen who has mild cerebral palsy strives to be a wrestler on his high school's team and to win over the heart of a classmate, the girl of his dreams.
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