Anthony Robles takes part in an archery session organized by Challenge Aspen on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at a private residence near Basalt. Robles, who was born with one leg, is a former national champion wrestler at Arizona State and is the inspiration behind a new film, "Unstoppable," that was shown at Aspen Film's 45th annual Filmfest on Friday night. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
The film “Unstoppable,” which will be released in U.S. theaters in December, tells the story of Anthony Robles. Born with one leg, he became one of the country’s top wrestlers, winning a national championship in 2011 while at Arizona State.
His 2013 book, “Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion,” is the basis for the film, which was shown on Friday night as part of Aspen Film’s 45th annual Filmfest at the Aspen Film Isis Theatre.
Jharrel Jerome, of “When They See Us” fame, plays Robles in the film. Jennifer Lopez, playing Robles’ mother, as well as Don Cheadle and Michael Pena are part of the cast. Directed by William Goldenberg, the film was produced by the studio co-owned by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, Artists Equity.
Prior to the film’s showing on Friday in Aspen, Robles joined Challenge Aspen for a short archery session near Basalt. He was in town for Filmfest, part of his larger media tour to promote the film.
Anthony Robles, with help from Izzy DeGreen at back, takes part in an archery session organized by Challenge Aspen on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at a private residence near Basalt. Robles, who was born with one leg, is a former national champion wrestler at Arizona State and is the inspiration behind a new film, “Unstoppable,” that was shown at Aspen Film’s 45th annual Filmfest on Friday night.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Anthony Robles takes part in an archery session organized by Challenge Aspen on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at a private residence near Basalt.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Anthony Robles takes part in an archery session organized by Challenge Aspen on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at a private residence near Basalt. Robles, who was born with one leg, is a former national champion wrestler at Arizona State and is the inspiration behind a new film, “Unstoppable,” that was shown at Aspen Film’s 45th annual Filmfest on Friday night.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Anthony Robles strings an arrow during an archery session organized by Challenge Aspen on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at a private residence near Basalt.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Anthony Robles takes part in an archery session organized by Challenge Aspen on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at a private residence near Basalt.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Anthony Robles, third from left, takes part in an archery session organized by Challenge Aspen on Friday at a private residence near Basalt. Robles, who was born with one leg, is a former national champion wrestler at Arizona State who is the inspiration behind a new film, “Unstoppable,” that was shown at Aspen Film’s 45th annual Filmfest. With him, from left, are Challenge Aspen’s Izzy DeGreen, Callie Dickson, and Daniele Mottier.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Anthony Robles takes part in an archery session organized by Challenge Aspen on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at a private residence near Basalt.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
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