Ralph H. Baer

The movie was released in June 3, 2005 and distributed by Universal Entertainment. The main cast was Russell Crowe played as James J Braddock, Renée Zellweger played as Mae Braddock, Paul Giamatti played as Joe Gould, and Craig Bierko played as Max Baer. The director made the movie as historically accurate as possible but also certain entertainment tactics were used to spice up the movie so it can sell better. The movie shows the struggles Braddock went through and all the obstacles he had to…

Thud… Your new World Heavyweight Championship, James “Jim” Braddock… “The Cinderella Man”, Jim Braddock defined all odds to defeat Max Baer for the World Heavyweight Championship. But behind every fairy tale story, there is a plot. Braddock not only fought for the title, but for his family. He was one of the best boxers during his time, and arguably one of the best too live. Everybody including himself started somewhere. Braddock’s parents were Elizabeth and Joseph Braddock, on June 7th, 1905.…

Chandra is a 29-year-old female who was brought to the emergency room by the police after she reportedly try to still a bus. Because she appeared to be an “emotionally disturbed person, “ a mental health evaluation is being requested. According to the detective, Chandra threatened the driver with a knife, took over the almost empty bus, and crashed it into a building. Chandra’s friend, Kelly, was on the bus at the time and shared that they got on the bus at the same time in order to go to the…

more fights Braddock is set to fight Max Baer, the reigning World Heavyweight Champion. Fighting for 15 rounds…

The American Dream is just a fantasy of many people. The “Cinderella Man” and “The Grapes of Wrath” have a very similar story. They both tell us that the American Dream is just a fantasy. The issue with the American Dream is a lot people come to this country thinking they will get an opportunity to be successful but that’s not the truth. The American Dream just makes people think that way but in reality it’s just a fantasy. Going from Rags-to-Riches in this country is very difficult. Studies…

The American Dream How hard do you have to fight to get what you deserve? Jurgis Rudkus is one of the two characters that will soon find out. He is the main character in the novel called The Jungle that is written by Upton Sinclair. James Braddock is the other character that goes through a fight to be successful. He is the main character in the movie/book of Cinderella Man. Throughout the novel and the movie, the physical, relationship and emotional traits of both Jurgis Rudkus and James…

James J. Braddock, son of Irish immigrants, is a well-known example of a man who experienced prosperity and success during the Roaring Twenties and the hardships of the impoverished Great Depression. Braddock is a boxer from New Jersey who flourished during the beginning of his career, and he is known as the “Bulldog of Bergen” because he is tough fighter and is never knocked out. After a hand injury that ruins his winning streak, Braddock is asked to resign from the boxing profession. James J.…

Cinderella Man is an intriguing and powerful film that tells the story of James J. Braddock, a boxer struggling to make ends meet during the Great Depression. In Braddock's younger years he was the star of the show, the ultimate American boxer. During one of Braddock's fights he sustained a serious injury, one that would cause his momentum to come to a screeching halt. Then to make matters worse the depression struck and Braddock's lost all of his savings, and along with his wife and kids were…

Cinderella Man is a movie that tells the story of James Braddock, a boxer living in the time of the great depression. Throughout the movie James Braddock goes through many trials and tribulations because of his financial situation which is greatly affected by the great depression. The film “Cinderella Man” is an accurate representation of the great depression because they properly represent the economic instability, Hoovervilles, and relief offices that existed in that time period. The great…

Based on a study presented by the Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology featuring 50 serial killers, troubled childhoods showed a higher percentage than the societal average. “Over one-third were shown to have a history of physical abuse, 26 percent were sexually abused, 50 percent were psychologically abused and 18 percent were neglected.” The Devil in the White City by Eric Larson is a depiction of how H.H. Holmes (Herman Webster Mudgett) uses his skills of manipulation, charm, and deceit…