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Standing Eight (2016) | Slate

Standing Eight

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Rated 3.5 on TMDB

Standing Eight

After being diagnosed with systemic lupus and forced to retire from professional boxing, Dusty Abrams must contend with his life outside of the ring.

Released: 2016
Runtime: 21m
Genres: Drama

Direction and writing

Brian KazmarckDirector

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Kazy TauginasDusty Abrams

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