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Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story

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Director: Andy Wolk
Release date: 2005-08-22
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Studio: Lifetime

About Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story

Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story is a 2005 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Andy Wolk, starring Jami Gertz, Eugene Clark and Ernie Hudson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story in Egypt — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on a true story, former parole officer Marilyn Gambrell and a colleague set up a pioneer trial-based program in one of America's toughest high schools to help the children of incarcerated parents regain control of their own lives and not expect the same thing to happen as it did to their parents. To the surprise of everyone, the program works, but the administration warns the duo that it will not last unless every senior student is able to pass his or her final exams and graduate with the class. As the end of the school year approaches, Gertz faces a crisis to save everything she believes in or lose it all

Cast

Jami Gertz

Marilyn Gambrell

Eugene Clark

Reginald Spivey

Ernie Hudson

Perry Beasley

Sicily Johnson

Lisa Jones

Stacy Meadows

Cody

Trent Cameron

Jamal

Edwin Hodge

Darnell

Zak Santiago

Ed Rivera

Regine Nehy

Valerie

Michasha Armstrong

Frank, Jamal's Stepfather

James Baker

Cop

Ron Carothers

Jamal's Father

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story in Egypt?+

Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Egypt. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story on Netflix?+

Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story is not on Netflix in Egypt right now.

How long is Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story?+

Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story?+

Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story stars Jami Gertz, Eugene Clark, Ernie Hudson, Sicily Johnson and Stacy Meadows.

When did Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story come out?+

Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story is a 2005 movie directed by Andy Wolk.

What genre is Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story?+

Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story?+

Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story was directed by Andy Wolk.