Movies and TvShows featuring "father-as-coach" theme.
Fear Strikes Out tells the true story of Jimmy Piersall, a talented baseball player who battles with bipolar disorder and a dysfunctional relationship with his father.
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In the town of Broken Hill, a young musician named Tommy dreams of escaping to the big city. He forms a band with his friends and enters a music competition, but faces obstacles along the way. With the support of his father, who is also his coach, Tommy learns valuable life lessons and finds the strength to overcome challenges.
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