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Cael Sanderson

Olympic Gold Medalist and 4-Time NCAA Wrestling Champion

Kurt Angle

Olympic Wrestling Gold-Medallist and WWE Champion

Sting

WCW Champion and one of the original stars of the sport
 

Carl Lewis

9-time Olympic Gold-Medallist for sprinting and long jump, and one of history's greatest olympic athletes

Shannon Miller

7-time Olympic Gymnastics medallist and one of the most decorated gymnasts of all time

Kendall Cross

Olympic Wrestling Gold-Medallist and Wrestling Coach
 

Nancy Schultz

Widow of Olympic and World Wrestling Champion Dave Schultz

Danny Hodge

Olympic Wrestler and Heavyweight Boxing Champion

Kenny Monday

Olympic Wrestling Gold-Medallist and Wrestling Coach
 

Jack Spates

Oklahoma University Wrestling Coach

Cary Kolat

2-Time NCAA Champion and 2000 Olympic Team Member

Myron Cope

"Voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers"

 

Quotes from people in the Industry

“An important ‘must see,’ especially for coaches and parents who are pushing their kids in sports, or any other activity.”
— CAEL SANDERSON
“This is a good film; great acting, and the wrestling is much more truthful and authentic than Vision Quest.”
— JOHN IRVING
Oscar-winning writer
“Anyone who has worked hard and sacrificed for a sport should certainly see and will enjoy this film.”
— KURT ANGLE
“This is the best independent film I have ever seen. I’ll watch it again and again, with my son, learning all along the way about much more than wrestling.”
— MIKE FURCHES
CrossHome.com
“The technical strengths of screenplay, acting, and filming work well — excitement over this film is building.”
— KEN JAMES
ChristianAnswers.net
“The most amazing story about an athlete that I have ever seen . . . What a great film.”
— CARL LEWIS
“Reversal is a terrific piece of work. I would like to congratulate James Petulla on a film that is long overdue.”
— ALAN C. UTTER
Professor, Appalachian State
“Reversal is a universal story about trying to do the best you can with what you’ve got. I give Reversal a 10!”
— SHANNON MILLER
“Reversal truly is a powerful film. From the very first minute of the movie I was ‘in.’ The cinematography and score were excellent and the audience response afterwards was overwhelming.”
— GLENN HIBDON
Tulsa World
“A wonderful movie that will break your heart.”
— KENDALL CROSS
“This movie has good Christian values and moral messages. I cried!”
— DR. TED BAEHR
Movieguide
“The action is intense. The wrestling footage in this film makes the Matthew Modine wrestling flick Vision Quest look like the wrestling episode of Saved By The Bell.”
— JEFF JOHNCOX
Oklahoma Daily
” . . . a very well-crafted film. It has the look and feel of a major budget studio release.”
— DOUG LUKENS
Dove Foundation
“You have to see this great film! You can get something from it. And you can be better. I’m better. I can’t wait to get to the gym tomorrow.”
— KENNY MONDAY
“Petulla delivers a captivating, award-winning performance as the Coach / Father.”
— DAVID TEMPLETON
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
“An astutely observed and splendidly acted depiction of good people in conflict.”
— ED BLANK
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
“Reversal is a ‘must-see’ movie. I enthusiastically rate it five ‘Pins’ for its wrenching realism and superb story plot!”
— BILL WELKER
WrestlingUSA.com



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