R3M Productions in association with Grodnik / Aloe Productions are announcing the start of principal photography in Cincinnati for TIGER, inspired by a true story, and starring Mickey Rourke (THE WESTLER, IRON MAN 2) and Janel Parrish (Pretty Little Liars) and introducing Prem Singh in the title role.
Tiger is inspired by the true story of Pardeep Nagra, an Indian man, who was banned from the sport of boxing, ending his chance to fight in the Olympics for refusing to back down from his beliefs. With immense support from his head coach and mentor, Pardeep does what any strong American would do, fight back! The backlash is a results of racial profiling, stereotypical threats, and the daily pressure to change, even from his loved ones who are caught in the midst of the cross fire. As a consequence, his legacy will be forever tied to his two biggest battles: one in the courtroom, the other in the ring.
Alister Grierson (SANCTUM, KOKODA) is directing. It is by penned by Michael Pugliese and Prem Singh. The film is produced by Mary Aloe (TEN THOUSAND SAINTS, MOTHERS DAY) of Aloe Entertainment and Daniel Grodnik (HEIST, DAUGTHER OF GOD) of Mass Hysteria Entertainment and. Other producers include Joey Paul Jensen and Howard Nash. Executive producers are Rocco Pugliese, Daniel Hansen, Matte Hansen, Daniel Grillo and Robert Kwartler.
The film is co financed by R3M Productions, Omnia Entertainment, Starruner Entertainment.
Mickey Rourke is represented by CAA and Janel Parrish by Rough Diamond Management.
19.11.2015 | American Film Market Dailies's blog
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