American Wrestler: The Wizard

Set in the 1980s, this film follows the journey of a young Iranian immigrant, Ali Jahani, who struggles to fit into his new American high school environment. Faced with bullying and cultural challenges, Ali finds solace and a sense of belonging in the school’s wrestling team. The movie stars George Kosturos as Ali and features Jon Voight in a supporting role. Directed by Alex Ranarivelo, the film captures the spirit of perseverance and determination. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.