Underdog Stories
Films in this collection
7 films · 1h 11m
Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times
by Marcus Markou
11m
A powerful short film about two men who meet five different times
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Samaritan
by Dustin Curtis Murphy
11m
A Muslim doctor stumbles upon the body of a right-wing politician
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Portrait
by Keir Siewert
13m
A model meets an abusive predatory photographer
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Denzel
by Michael Gamarano Singleton
9m
A young man creates an alter ego to help with his struggling confidence
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Quiet Carriage
by Ben S. Hyland
5m
A commuter debates if he should stop an intruder or live a lifetime of regrets
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Shadow Boxer
by Ross McGowan
9m
One man's fight to break out of his father's shadow
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Thank You So Much
by Tomasz Frymorgen
13m
'Clap for Carers' neighbours are challenged by the nurse next door
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For everyone who was ever counted out
Underdogs make the best protagonists. They have everything to prove and nothing to lose. Drawn from our editorial feature on inspiring underdog stories, these films cover prejudice, disability, mental health in sports and the quiet courage of standing up for yourself.
Frequently asked
Are these sports films?
Only one, the rest find their underdogs in train carriages, photography studios and everyday life.
Is it free to watch?
Yes. Every film on Klipist is free to watch, in full, on any device.
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