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What a wonderful movie, and what a joy to know that this man was real, not a Hollywood character dreamed up for a "feel-good" movie. While his fairy-tale comeback is inspirational, what makes this man so truly remarkable was his devotion to family. If only people today were so devoted!
Thank you for sharing the life of this incredible man with the rest of the world
Donna - Chicago, Illinois United States
2008-07-23 23:56:12
This was one of the best movies I've ever seen. To think it was based on actual events in the life of James Braddock is just awe inspiring. I just wish more people in this current world we live in had the morals, ethics , and principles of this great human being.
John Thompson - Mount Airy, North Carolina United States
2008-07-23 19:53:13
i watched the movie last night and loved it
Angela Sciortino - Montreal, Canada
2008-07-22 23:27:17
I watched this incredible movie three weeks ago, unbelievable story and unbelievable man.A legend boxer with a legend fight! It is a truely sportsmanship, he can hold on to the end victory. Thank god! he won the fight, and won the game of life finally. I introduce his story and this movie to my friends, they all been moved and inspirited.
Leo Lee - Chengdu, China
2008-07-21 23:13:11
Awesome movie... Makes one appriciate how good we have it. Truely the embodiment of the American Spirit.
K W Martinez - San Antonio, Texas United States
2008-07-21 20:39:55
To the Braddock Family:
I watched the fight again last night and what struck me about James Braddock is that he showed all of America that a humble but determined man can do amazing things when he acts and James Braddock inspired millions of Americans who needed inspiration so desperately during such a difficult time in our history; I am sure he set the example for many ordinary Americans to greatness in their own way and during the war as well. I grew up in New York and saw many fights at the Garden including Muhammad Ali v. Frazier 1 and love boxing and the example set for us all. He will continue to inspire ordinary Americans to greatness through the movie as he did in his time and to his family I send my heartfelt congratulations for having such a man in your family and thank you for having worked to keep this website up for us other ordinary Americans still plugging along. God Bless and thank you again very much.
Robert Kilborne Iv - San Diego, California United States
2008-07-21 20:38:56
I saw the movie last night 7/20/08 and couldn't stop thinking about my parents and grandparents. My mom grew up in Jamaica NY and Dad Brookland, he was born in 1922 and told me for years how hard things were then. My grandfather worked on the docks of the hudson river. I googled today about Jims family and see his wife moved to Whitting NJ and thats where my grandparents had moved to later in life. It was truly a great movie.
Dave Dartnell - Havertown, Pennsylvania United States
2008-07-21 16:27:53
The Pride, The Proud, The Few. This is what I felt after the Movie. Kudos to Ron Howard. The Pride continues with JJB's family.
Thank you for this web site.
Mandy Llamas, San Jose CA
Mandy Llamas - San Jose, California United States
2008-07-21 05:39:52
Pride is a hard thing to come by these days. Nice to see a hero in your life
Susan - Beaumont, New Jersey United States
2008-07-21 03:16:48
What a moving experience. This is the first time I ever watched a movie about boxing.I was born in 1937 and I do remember my Dad talking about the Braddock & Baer fight.I am so happy that Isaw this wonderful movie about agreat American family.Thank you.
Ann Ona - Homestead, Florida United States
2008-07-21 03:04:05
I recall my dad, who was born in 1922 and boxed in the Navy during WWII, telling me about listening to the Braddock-Baer fight on the radio as a kid. It never meant much to me until I watched this film. What a well made and told story. Thanks for making this film. We've enjoyed it several times and it is always a true inspiration. God bless the Braddock family!
Sincerely, Marcus Nicolls.
Marcus Nicolls - Alpine, Utah United States
2008-07-21 03:03:48
He is the best !WoW what a life he had . A true family man that did what he had to to support his family in very hard times that most of us will never see .
Jason Trueblood - Logansport, Indiana United States
2008-07-21 02:58:23
I just finished watching the movie "Cinderellaman" I jumped online to see what I could find on Jim Braddock, I am truly moved by his story and life, I have been a boxing fan for years, from when I was a young boy, my father and I would watch the likes of, Palomino, Aguero, Roberto Duran, basically anyone that was on the tube, Knew the names of Louis and others but not real knowledgeable about some of the early days of boxing, Movie was GREAT, The story was better. God Bless.
Don Belanger - Grand Rapids, Minnesota United States
2008-07-21 02:54:31
Being from scot/irish american desent, I have heard of the legendary Braddock. This movie does a great job of reminding us all of really matters-- "milk".... Thank you. It really makes me miss my own Grandaddy and how he had that same "grit". May we all have what it takes to get thru the hard times
K.c. Kilpatrick Stone - Shreveport, Louisiana United States
2008-07-21 02:52:50
I was watching the movie and wondered if the story was completely true. This is a story that continues to inspire.
Nicole M. Lyon-alapati - Trenton, Michigan United States
2008-07-21 02:16:11
Man this is a truly moving film that has compelled me to write this i am a big fan now even though i had never heard of him before today he is a true humanitarian great father and leader 1 to be remembered RIP
Brian Kiser - Decatur, Georgia United States
2008-07-16 20:38:34
James braddock's story moved me because of his un moving determination, his immeasurable strength and unbelievable pride. Forget your superman and batman, James .J braddock is someone to aspire to, a true hero.
Alan Langston - Kerry, Ireland
2008-07-16 07:31:08
One of the greatest stories ever and by the way he's portrayed and evidence on this website he was a top class gentleman RIP James Braddock :)
Tom Marlow - Leicester, United Kingdom
2008-07-14 12:07:20
Very well hosted website about one of the most amazing real life story.
Abhishek - Mumbai, India
2008-07-12 03:34:38
Just finished watching the movie . i was moved with the way he showed the grit. Wanted to know more about him and found this site. Amazing movie...whenever you are low..watch this movie or read about him...you get loads of inspiration..... Love to watch it again and again
Shiva - Bangalore, India
2008-07-11 16:32:46
just finish watching the movie..he is really an incredible man..those things that makes him fell,the lessons behind that,i'll remember...he's just..awesome..fully recommend this movie..
Wendy - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2008-07-09 09:49:34
I became aware of this website due to the movie Cinderella Man. My late Father, Raymond was a young man during the depression, in Philadelphia. Mr. Braddock was a hero to my Dad during the thirties, and he told me a lot about the fights back then.
Mike Stoumen - Foster City, California United States
2008-06-30 04:32:51
Eu gostei de conhecer o Sr. James Braddock. Sua história é triste e bonita. Pena que tudo passa e as pessoas também. O filme que levou o nome de Cinderela Man mostra uma bela e emocionante história.
João Da Motta Prado Filho - Fortaleza, Colorado Brazil
2008-06-28 21:33:28
I had the opportunity to watch this amazing movie with some of our residents and this is what they had to say:
...after watching CM it shows that every underdog has a chance!!!
...never give up...keep doing what your good at!
...the movie almost made me cry...it is cool!
the movie shows to follow your dreams and support your family at the same time...
...I think that dude was crazy, how he kept going, that takes a lot!
....the movie shows people that just because you lose at something once, don't give up...you might just never get another chance to try to do what your heart is saying...
THANKS!
Shelter Care - Noblesville, Indiana United States
2008-06-27 09:11:59
I`ve just watched the movie. I was surprise with this lesson of life. A example to be followed.
Victor - Curitiba, Brazil
2008-06-18 21:26:50
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