June 04, 2011 
YBM Staff 
I am and always have been a sucker for drama films. Especially, drama films with a sports theme. I love how the protagonist in sports drama films always comes to a defining moment where they need to come to terms with their self image and they need to decide for themselves win or loose if they are a champion. Many sports dramas force us to reflect and look inside to find our inner strength.
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