The hammer

Inspired by the life of deaf UFC fighter Matt Hamill, The Hammer tells the story of what it takes to be a champion, on and off the mat. Raised among those with the ability to hear, Matt later finds himself no less an outsider among the deaf community. But through sheer determination, he uses his �...

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Other Authors: Barry, Raymond J., 1939-, Stern, Shoshannah, 1980-, Harvard, Russell, 1981-
Format: DVD
Language:English
Published: [United States] : Film Harvest, 2011.
Edition:Widescreen edition
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Summary:Inspired by the life of deaf UFC fighter Matt Hamill, The Hammer tells the story of what it takes to be a champion, on and off the mat. Raised among those with the ability to hear, Matt later finds himself no less an outsider among the deaf community. But through sheer determination, he uses his 'perceived' disability as an asset, and becomes not only the first deaf wrestler to win a National Collegiate Championship, but an inspirational force to both hearing and deaf alike.
Item Description:Originally produced in 2011.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (approximately 109 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Audience:MPAA rating: PG-13.