Poverty, Death and Hopelessness is all that can be expected in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Chicago. For Roc and DeVontae, on the brink of potential stardom, the opportunity to escape all three is within reach, if only.
Based on the story of legendary boxer Frankie Cruz Jr, his struggles and rise to top
Playground Rebels, an up and coming independent American film and television production company, develops, directs, and produces, compelling, thought-provoking films and television series for audiences of all types.
Founded by Emmy Award winning filmmaker Marquis Simmons and Tony Chatman, Playground Rebels was started with the idea of bringing hidden and untold stories to the screen. Playground Rebels has found early success with the Tasmanian Devil in 2021 and Broke Down Drone in 2022. Both films have garnered substantial awards as well as critical acclaim. In 2024 they completed the documentary Freedom Shred: A Juneteenth Declaration.
