Olivia Newman
as Director
First Match
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Description
The drama film First Match, starring Elvire Emanuelle, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Colman Domingo, etc., directed by Olivia Newman, was released on March 30, 2018 in the United States. It tells the story of Hardened by years in foster care, a teenage girl from Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood decides that joining the boys' wrestling team is the only way back to her estranged father. This is a Drama, Sport film with a runtime of 102 minutes and its worldwide box office is not listed in the available detail data. It has received a rating of 6.4/10 from 2,670 viewers.
Top Cast
Elvire Emanuelle
as Mo
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
as Darrel
Colman Domingo
as Coach Castile
Jharrel Jerome
as Omari
Kim Ramirez
as Lucila
Jared Kemp
as Malik
Mugga
as Neighbor
Kamika Desrosiers
as Nyasa
Kawari Desrosiers
as Nyasa
Jimmy Gary Jr.
as Hassan
Antonio Ortiz
as Jorge
Travis Raeburn
as Jamal
Tyson Sheppard
as Tyson
Allen Maldonado
as Juan
Leronne Kornegay
as Cute Guy
Jeanette Branch
as Nadege
Thaddeus Daniels
as Restaurant Owner
Eisa Davis
as Bianca
Olivia Newman
as Writer
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Filming Location
127A Smithfield Road, Frederiksted, Virgin Islands
Production
Castle Rock Entertainment
Award
21 wins & 43 nominations total
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User Review
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Great story line not predictable at all. New cast did a great job. Definitely a must see
Good movie!
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source: First Match
Really enjoyed this film. It was incredibly interesting and touching to observe the transformation of the main character, her attempts to get close to her father, doing the same sport. Despite all the difficulties she doesn't give up to prove to her father that she is strong.
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