The Duel

A gritty, high-stakes sports drama that mixes street-ball intensity with a dark undercurrent of violence and personal redemption.

Directed by

Diego Hallivis

Genres

Action, Drama

Starring

Phil Haus, Shashi Balooja, María DiDomenico

Overview

With a fresh start, trying to escape an abusive past, Vance and his mother have just moved to a new city. Searching for a way to support his family while continuing his education he joins forces with Jules, who is looking for a highly skilled, basketball duel partner. With their impressive talent these two start cleaning the streets, winning every duel in town. Once word spreads they're invited to enter the ultra-violent, competitive duel championship. With high hopes for the win they'll do whatever it takes to walk off the court the new champions. Written by Elizabeth Obermeier, Marketing Manager

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and uplifting. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Survival, ambition, violence, family

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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