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Choke Hold

2023 · 18 min

A quiet, grounded short that lingers on the cost of chasing a dream, with an intimate, low-key intensity.

Directed by
Max McGillivray
Genres
Drama
Overview
A backyard wrestler dreams of going pro. To achieve that dream, he’s forced to make tough decisions about what’s he’s willing to sacrifice to stay in the ring.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Ambition, identity, work, family
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Max McGillivray
Genres
Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance1
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Max McGillivray
    Written by
    Max McGillivray
    Starring
    Justin McEneny, Isaiah Leaks
    Cinematography
    Ariano Treviño Angelone
    Runtime
    18 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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