Cinderella Man
why did braddock's son steal the salami?
he was afraid of being sent away
what happened when the guy was trying to explain the rules to them?
Max Baer was talking trash and then Joe was talking crap back and Jimmy just stood there and listened to it.
What kind of evidence is there of great financial issues facing the family?
Can't afford milk, past due bills, no food
When jimmy went to find Mike where did he find Mike?
He found him dying on the ground from burns because there was a fire.
What does Mae find out when she goes to see Joe?
He isn't as rich as he seems, and is only trying to keep up appearances.
what was the crowd like when Jimmy walked in the arena?
It was very quiet and then someone screamed "You can do it, Jimmy" and then they all started cheering for him.
who wins the fight against Jimmy and Max Baer?
Jimmy Braddock
What reasons does Jimmy give for accepting this fight.
he could die a million other ways and a million other places and he isn't worried about the risk.
what does the mom do to increase the amount of milk?
she takes the little bit of milk they have in the glass and fills it with water.
Who did Jim put his title on the line against?
Joe louis
What did Braddock use as motivation to help win his boxing matches?
He thinks about images of his wife and kids struggling to survive when they had nothing.
What does Mae say to Jimmy in the dressing room?
She encourages him and tells him about how he is a lot of peoples inspiration and that she WILL see him at home.
What is braddock forced to do to make money since he broke his hand?
He covers his cast and goes to work at the docks to make money.
What does Braddock do to get the kids back?
He goes to the relief office to get a loan and he goes to madison square garden to beg for money.
Why does Mae send the kids away?
Because they are getting sick because they don't have any electricity or heat and they don't have enough money to turn the electric bill back on or to heal the kids.
Why doesn't Mae want Jimmy to fight?
She's worried that something is going to happen to him.
Why does the promoter force Jimmy to watch Max Baer's fight on tape?
So he knows what he is up against and there are no legal complications if he's killed in the fight.
What did Joe Louis always call Jim Braddock?
The most courageous man he ever fought.
Why didn't jimmy eat the night before the fight?
There was no soup left on the line.
What did Jim and his family do with the winnings from the Baer fight?
They bought a house in New Jersey and raised there kids in it.
