Reel and Real: The Interplay of Sports and Cinema

Creed, starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone, tells the story of Adonis Creed, the son of Apollo Creed, as he trains under Rocky Balboa to become a professional boxer.

Ricky Vaughn, portrayed by Charlie Sheen, is a talented pitcher who joins the struggling Cleveland Indians in 'Major League' and helps them turn their season around.

Million Dollar Baby, starring Hilary Swank and Clint Eastwood, follows the journey of Maggie Fitzgerald, a waitress who pursues her dream of becoming a boxer under the guidance of Frankie Dunn.

Rudy Ruettiger, played by Sean Astin, dreams of playing for the legendary Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team in 'Rudy.'

Whiplash, starring Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, depicts the intense relationship between Andrew Neiman and his demanding music teacher, Terence Fletcher.

Sam Shepard portrays Alan Shepard, the first American to travel into space, in 'The Right Stuff.'

I, Tonya, starring Margot Robbie, explores the controversial life and career of figure skater Tonya Harding.

Russell Crowe portrays James J. Braddock, a former boxer who makes a remarkable comeback during the Great Depression in 'Cinderella Man.'

Bull Durham, starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins, is a classic sports comedy set in the world of minor league baseball.

Clint Eastwood plays William Munny, a retired gunslinger who reluctantly takes on one last job in 'Unforgiven.'

Foxcatcher, starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, and Mark Ruffalo, explores the complex relationship between Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz and his benefactor, John du Pont.

Remember the Titans tells the true story of the T.C. Williams High School Titans, the first racially integrated high school football team in Virginia.

The Color of Money is a sequel to the 1961 film The Hustler and stars Paul Newman as Eddie Felson, a retired pool hustler who mentors a young player.

Emma Stone portrays Billie Jean King, the legendary tennis player who faced Bobby Riggs in the famous 'Battle of the Sexes' match in 1973.

The Martian, based on the novel by Andy Weir, depicts the struggles of astronaut Mark Watney as he tries to survive on Mars after being left behind by his crew.