Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story

2005    2h    Not Rated
6.591%73%
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, Gambrell faces a crisis to save everything she believes in or lose it all.
Directed By
Andy Wolk
Studio
Nomadic Pictures, Once Upon a Time Films
Cast of Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story
  • Jami GertzMarilyn Gambrell
  • Eugene A. ClarkReginald Spivey
  • Ernie HudsonPerry Beasley
  • Sicily JohnsonLisa Jones
  • Stacy MeadowsCody
  • Trent CameronJamal
  • Edwin HodgeDarnell
  • Zak SantiagoEd Rivera
  • Regine NehyValerie
  • Michasha ArmstrongFrank, Jamal's Stepfather
  • James BakerCop
  • Ron CarothersJamal's Father
  • Kaya ColemanLittle Kid
  • Jorgito Vargas Jr.Miguel
  • Pamela CrawfordGrandmother
  • Andrea D'AmoursWaitress

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