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A hardened boxing trainer is taken by surprise when an incredibly determined young woman wants him to train her. Won over by her sheer determination he begrudgingly takes her on. In turns exasperating and inspiring each other the two come to discover that they share a common spirit that transcends the pain and loss of their pasts and they find in each other a sense of family they lost long ago. (Roadshow Entertainment)

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Awards

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Academy Awards

  • 2005 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
  • 2005 - Clint Eastwood (Best Achievement in Directing)
  • 2005 - Hilary Swank (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
  • 2005 - Morgan Freeman (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
  • 2005 - Clint Eastwood (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
  • 2005 - Paul Haggis (Best Adapted Screenplay)
  • 2005 - Best Achievement in Film Editing