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The Bronze is a 2015 American black comedy co-written by and starring Melissa Rauch. Rauch plays Hope Ann Greggory, a foul-mouthed former Olympic bronze medalist in gymnastics whose athletic career has ended, leaving her stagnant in a small Ohio town. The film follows her attempt to preserve her local status while confronting the demands of coaching and the possibility of change.
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Who plays Hope Ann Greggory in The Bronze?
Melissa Rauch plays Hope Ann Greggory, a former Olympic bronze medalist whose career has stalled. Rauch also co-wrote the screenplay with Winston Rauch.
What is The Bronze about?
Hope returns to gymnastics after learning that her late coach left her an inheritance tied to training a promising young athlete. Her selfish attitude clashes with the demands of coaching and with the ambitious gymnast she is supposed to help.
When was The Bronze released?
The Bronze was released in 2016 after premiering at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. It is a black comedy set partly in a small Ohio community.
Is The Bronze a serious gymnastics film?
No. It uses gymnastics as the setting for abrasive comedy about celebrity, resentment, and a former athlete who cannot accept that her competitive career is over. The sports scenes support the character comedy rather than presenting a conventional inspirational story.
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