Why does Braddock become upset when he finds out his wife sent the kids away to her family? What does he do to get his kids back?
James becomes agitated because he promised his son that he'd never send him away and decides to go start fighting again.
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In what year does the movie begin?
1928
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How would you describe the living conditions in 1928?
Classy and extravagant
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Why does Braddock go on government assistance? Why do you think he was reluctant?
He didn't want to split up his family. He was reluctant because of his pride.
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When Braddock's trainer Joe offers Jim another fight after winning the first, how does Jim's wife Mae react and why does she react that way?
She's happy but is also angry at Joe because she doesn't want to see James get hurt again.
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Why did his son steal the salami? What did his dad promise him after he forces him to take the salami back to the butcher?
He was afraid of being sent away. His dad promises to never send him away.
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How have things changed by September of 1933?
Clothes aren't as nice, 1 bedroom apartment, lack of food.
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Why does Braddock have such a strong reputation with the crowd and people of New York when he returns to boxing after his hand injury?
People were shocked to see him return and he still had the same respect from everyone.
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Where does Mae go before Braddock's championship fight? What does she realize while she is there?
Mae goes to church to pray for James and sees that the community is in there doing the same thing.
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When Mae confronts Joe at his house what does she find out? When Joe steps out of the room, what does Joe's wife say to Mae that relates to how women felt during the Great Depression?
Mae finds out Joe sold his furniture so that James can train and his wife tells Mae that she has to let the men do their jobs.
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What evidence is there of great financial issues facing the family?
Can't afford milk, past due bills, no food.
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After Braddock breaks his hand boxing, what is he forced to do to make money?
He covers up the cast and goes to work at the docks
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What does Mae do to help increase the amount of milk?