The Ringer

The Ringer

Year: 2005

Runtime: 94 min

Language: English

Director: Barry W. Blaustein

SportComedy

A man decides to pose as someone with Down syndrome to help his brother's basketball team, aiming to help them win a championship. His elaborate scheme leads him into the world of the Special Olympics, where he unexpectedly finds himself confronting his own values and the true meaning of competition. He learns that genuine connection and purpose are found not through deception, but through embracing authenticity and celebrating the abilities of others.

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