(2022) is an independent action film that blends the grit of boxing cinema with a poignant social message aimed at combating anti-Asian sentiment . Written, directed by, and starring Chris Soriano , the film gained international attention when legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao signed on as an executive producer after Soriano reached out to him via Instagram. Core Narrative and Inspiration
Zeus's sudden fame draws the ire of a professional Middleweight champion who, grieving the loss of his mother to COVID-19, lashes out by challenging Zeus to an unorthodox, high-stakes boxing match. Almighty.Zeus.2022.PL.WEB-DL.x264-K83.mkv
A major theme of the film is racial unity, particularly showcased through the partnership between Zeus and his Black American mentor, Coach Green. Production and Release (2022) is an independent action film that blends
Distributed by TriCoast Worldwide , the film saw a limited theatrical release starting December 2, 2022 , and later became available on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV . A major theme of the film is racial
The script incorporates real-life incidents of hate crimes to ground the fictional narrative in contemporary reality.
The story follows (Soriano), a young boxer who becomes an overnight viral sensation after he intervenes to defend an elderly Asian man from a violent bully in public.
The film was born from real-world events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Soriano was deeply affected by news footage of hate crimes targeting Asian and Pacific Islander communities and decided to use filmmaking as a medium for awareness.