

“A classic underdog story that smashes together emotion and intensity, to tell a story of loss and acceptance...”
Sam enters a Regional Drum Battle in hopes of doing what her parents never could; winning. However Sam must face the ghosts of her past and reconcile with her father in order to become a true gladiator of the sport.
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$4,000

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.