Watch the new featurette about the inspirational true story of NCAA Wrestling National Champion Anthony Robles.
Unstoppable is an inspiring, true story about Anthony Robles (played by Jharrel Jerome), who defied every expectation to become a national wrestling champion.
This film has marked William Goldenberg’s directorial debut. He is a decorated Academy Award-winning editor for Argo, with previous nominations for The Imitation Game, Zero Dark Thirty, Seabiscuit, and The Insider.
The film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña with Don Cheadle, and Jennifer Lopez.
Anthony Robles, who is also a producer on the film, is seen in the film and credited as ‘Anthony Robles Double’, performing complex wrestling moves and stunts.
Jharrel Jerome trained for months and worked closely with Anthony to establish the physicality and determination required for the role.
Unstoppable is produced by Artists Equity, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s production company. The movie employed Accessibility Coordinators from IndieVisible to ensure a safe working environment, including productivity tools for all cast and crew.
Screenplay by Eric Champnella, Alex Harris and John Hindman, Unstoppable is based on the book by Anthony Robles and Austin Murphy.
The movie stars Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Anthony Robles, with Don Cheadle and Jennifer Lopez.
This sports drama biography showcases the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg but whose indomitable spirit and unbreakable resolve empowered him to defy the odds and pursue his dreams.
With the unwavering love and support of his devoted mother, Judy, and his coaches’ encouragement, Anthony fights through adversity to earn a spot on the Arizona State Wrestling team. But it will demand everything he has, physically and mentally, to achieve his ultimate quest to become an NCAA Champion.
Unstoppable comes to Prime Video on the 16th of January, 2025.
