The deaf son of a once-promising boxer struggles to escape his father’s shameful legacy while raising a son of his own after a personal tragedy.
About
The Championship Rounds is the third of Daniel Stine’s acclaimed short films. Filmed in Los Angeles, this inspiring drama created by M.D. Walton and co-written with Daniel, features a compelling cast of top-level talent, including Michael Anthony Spady, Harold Perrineau, Lawrence Gilliard, Jr., Rutina Wesley, Bernadette Speakes, and former boxing heavyweight champion Michael Bentt.

Daniel Stine
Director

Lyn Moncrief
Cinematographer

M.D. Walton & Daniel Stine
Co-writers
The Cast

Michael Anthony Spady
as James Deacon, Jr.

Harold Perrineau
as Darryl

Larry Gilliard, Jr.
James Deacon, Sr.

Rutina Wesley
Tina

Bernadette Speakes
Andrea

Michael Bentt
Stan

Peter Jae
Billy the Kid

Blake Robbins
Phillip

Emma Reaves
Callie

John Forrest
Dick

Daniel Stine
Mugger

David Hunter, Jr.
Mugger #2

Alexandra Bayless
Hotel Girl