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Bobcat Moretti

Drama film by Rob Margolies

Bobcat Moretti is a 2022 American independent sports drama film directed by Rob Margolies and written by Margolies and Tim Realbuto. The film stars off-Broadway actor Realbuto as Bobby 'Bobcat' Moretti, a obese with multiple sclerosis, who is struggling to cope with personal tragedy and tries to become a boxer as his late father was. The film also starred Vivica A. Fox, Taryn Manning, Coolio, Matt Peters, and Sally Kirkland.[2][3] Filming began in late 2020 and wrapped in July 2021.[4] Realbuto lost a 154 lbs during the filming.[5][6]

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Bobcat Moretti premiered at the 2022 Orlando Film Festival receiving nominations for Best Film, Best Actor (Realbuto) and Best Actress (Fox).[7] It had a limited theatrical release on August 4, 2023.[8]

Cast

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.1/10.[8]

References

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    "Bobcat Moretti". Dallas Observer. March 5, 2023.
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    Wiseman, Andreas (September 25, 2020). "Vivica A. Fox & Taryn Manning Among Cast To Join Boxing Story 'Bobcat Moretti'".
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    "Actor Tim Realbuto Transforms in 'Bobcat Moretti': A Tale of Extraordinary Journey - INDIEWRAP". June 1, 2023.
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    Major, Michael. "Tim Realbuto Makes Cinema History in Upcoming BOBCAT MORETTI". BroadwayWorld.com.
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    Wiseman, Andreas (August 11, 2022). "How Actor Tim Realbuto Lost A Record 154 lbs For Boxing Movie 'Bobcat Moretti'; First Trailer Released For Pic Also Starring Vivica A. Fox & Taryn Manning".
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    Rogers, Nick (August 2, 2023). "Bobcat Moretti". Midwest Film Journal.
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    "Orlando Film Festival (2022)". IMDb.
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    "Bobcat Moretti | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. August 4, 2023.
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