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Cinderella Man tells the story of ...
American boxing legend James J. Braddock
Besides fighting his opponents, Jim also has to fight ...
poverty / adversity
The story begins in ...
New York 1928
In the beginning of the story, Jim is really poor. Is this true or false?
False. At the outset he's a popular and successful boxer.
What happens in 1929?
The Wall Street Crash / The Great Depression
Where does Jim have to work during the Great Depression?
At the New Jersey docks
Jim never loses his determination to keep his family together. Is this true or false?
True.
When does Jim lose his boxing license?
After a crushing defeat in the boxing ring.
How does he return to fighting?
He's offered a second chance by the Boxing Commission.
What does President Roosevelt insist the only thing to fear is?
Fear itself.
Who is Mae?
She's Jim's wife.
How does Mae keep her children warm through their hardship?
She has to burn all wood she can get hold of, even street signs.
How does Mae feed her family in the hard times?
She's forced to wait in line for soup.
What's the most humiliating act Jim has to put on in order to keep his family together?
He has to beg for a few dollars at the Commission meeting.
