Blue

Blue

Gary Blue Meekins struggles to leave his dark past behind him as he pursues the middle weight championship of the world.

NR 2009 · 98 min · Drama

Murder. Robbery. Abandonment. Gary "Blue" Meekins' past is one he'd prefer not to remember. Even after surviving the rough streets of Harlem, Blue finds himself struggling to make it through the days. Now, with the help of an old coach and his emotionally damaged neighbor, this burgeoning prizefighter is finally getting his shot at the title. But after so much, will Blue make it to the fight of his life?

Directed by Ryan Miningham · Written by Don Wallace

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Don Wallace Gary 'Blue' Meekins
Keith David Terry Venable
Daya Vaidya Carmen
Lenore Thomas Crystal

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