Hamill began wrestling at a young age after his stepfather, who was a wrestling coach in cincinnati, introduced him to the sport. Hamill is the subject of a 2010 movie entitled the hammer about his early life and wrestling career. The hammer, a movie based on the life of the first deaf ncaa wrestling champion and ufc fighter matt the hammer hamill, was released on dvd a few weeks ago. Kostbar, a former wrestler himself, had become aware of matt hamill s story while watching the ultimate fighter. Matt hamill was born a deaf child in a hearing community. The dvd cover says, the inspirational true story, and it was just that whether or not you. Oct 01, 2011 here is our first official trailer for my movie, the hammer, in theaters on october 27th. Directed by charles hermanwurmfeld, the hammer plays like an independent film, mostly because it is. The bottom line is that hamill simply outlasted ortiz in this one, doing everything just a little better than the huntington beach bad boy. The hammer 2011 cast and crew deaf wrestler matt hamill russell harvard overcomes numerous obstacles on the way to becoming a threetime ncaa champion and mma fighter.
In real life, hamill spent six years there, from 2005 to 2011, retiring at the age of 35, with a record of 10 wins and 4 losses. Which college did matt receive a full ride wrestling scholarship. Matt hamill, the first deaf national collegiate wrestling champion and ufc fighter, has achieved incredible success through hard work, determination, and an unwavering belief in himself. The hammer is a coming of age drama depicting the struggles. At age 34, the hammer retires with a mixed martial arts record of. A coming of age drama following the life of matt hamill, the first deaf wrestler to win a national collegiate wrestling championship. Stream free hamill full movie online on marvel biggest movie company. Hamill the hammer full movie hamill the hammer the movie year. He is a threetime ncaa division iii national champion in wrestling 167 lb class in 1997, 190 lb class in 1998, and 197 lb class in 1999 while attending the rochester institute of technology rit in rochester, new york.
View complete tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. The matt hamill biopic the hammer is out on dvd and bloody elbow s josh nason recommends the movie, even if its light on mma. The hammer, previously titled hamill, is a 2010 biographical film about matt hamill, a deaf wrestler and mixed martial artist. Based on the life of the ufc fighter, matt hamill, the hammer is a comingofage drama about the first deaf wrestlers journey to win a national collegiate championship. Hamill born october 5, 1976 in loveland, ohio, united states is an american wrestler and mixed martial arts mma fighter. Big d deaf represents that one is proud to be deaf. Hammer dvd 79601982444 moviesinspired by the life of deaf ufc fighter, matt hamill.
Based on the true story of matt hamill played, for most of the movie, by russell harvard, the first deaf wrestler to win a national collegiate. Matt hamill biopic the hammer light on mma, but well. Rent the hammer 2010 starring russell harvard and raymond j. Some of matt hamill s greatest mma victories hamill defeats tito ortiz by decision at ufc 121. Kevin hench wrote the screenplay for the hammer from a story by adam carolla. Russell harvard in the hammer 2010 movie still from hamill. Ufcs the hammer matt hamill officially retires from mixed. He has wins over tito ortiz, keith jardine and mark munoz. The hammer the movie tells the inspirational true story of matt s hardships, his victories, and his triumph over adversity and perceived disability. Hamill the hammer 2010 polski dubbing raldep bande. Based on the true story of matt hamill played, for most of the movie, by russell.
Raised among those with the ability to hear, matt later finds himself no less an outsider amidst the deaf community. Barry and shoshannah stern portuguese subtitles filme legendado. Hamill is divorced and has a daughter from the marriage. I loved how in the beginning when matt was being tested and the doctor tells matts grandfather that his grandson is a smart kid who is profoundly deaf.
A coming of age drama following the life of matt hamill, the first deaf wrestler to win a national collegiate wrestling. But through sheer determination, he turns what could be a disability into an asset and in the process serves as an. It is all true and i met matt a few times in person. The hammer tells the story of what it takes to be a champion, on and off the mat. The hammer opens in theaters nationwide on october 27, and is the first widelyreleased, opencaptioned movie. The hammer 2011 deaf wrestler matt hamill russell harvard overcomes numerous obstacles on the way to becoming a threetime ncaa champion and mma fighter. Matt hamill was born on october 5, 1976 in loveland, ohio, usa.
The hammer is based on matt hamill, the first deaf wrestler to win a national collegiate championship. Aug 14, 2018 hamill the hammer full movie hamill the hammer the movie year. Inspired by the life of deaf ufc fighter, matt hamill, the hammer tells the story of what it takes to be a champion, on and off the mat. Apr 07, 2009 matt hamill was born on october 5, 1976, in cincinnati, ohio. Oren kaplan directs the film based on a screenplay cowritten by eben kostbar and joseph mckelheer, who are also the films producers. Rent the hammer 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Deaf wrestler matt hamill russell harvard overcomes numerous obstacles on the way to becoming a threetime ncaa champion and mma fighter. February 22, 2012 the latest interview of the hammer. In this movie, the hammer, matt hamill had a role model, his grandfather. Here is our first official trailer for my movie, the hammer, in theaters on october 27th. I think that it could easily be argued that the main focus of the movie is matts transition from a person who sees himself as a talented disabled person, to a talented person. The bottom line is that hamill simply outlasted ortiz in this one, doing everything just a. The hammer movie delivers inspirational true story. Feb 09, 2012 the matt hamill biopic the hammer is out on dvd and bloody elbow s josh nason recommends the movie, even if its light on mma.
Inspired by the life of deaf ufc fighter, matt hamill. Aug 08, 2011 hamill competed with some of mmas best and most talented fighters. In theaters nationwide on october 27, the hammer is the. With a powerful mentor in the form of his loving grandfather, played with grit and heart by the wonderful raymond j. The movie tells the story of deaf wrestler, matt hamill. The hammer, full movie the hammer follows the life of matt hamill during adolescence and, above all, in 1997, when hamill wins the first of three collegiate wrestling championships.
I loved how in the beginning when matt was being tested and the doctor tells matt s grandfather that his grandson is a smart kid who is profoundly deaf. Ufc matt hamill the true story of the deaf ultimate. Watch the hammer starring russell harvard in this biography on directv. The hammer 2010 full movie 123movies free watch online with english subtitles. The hammer starring adam carolla is a sentimental and sweet story of reclaiming ones greatness. Highly recommend this movie and high school asl students love it. I watched this in my american sign language class and fell in love with the movie.
Raised among those with the ability to hear, matt finds himself no less an outsider amidst the deaf community. Shoshannah stern as matt and kristi hamill, and raymond j. The hammer reflection paper the hammer role models are a. With producer eben kostbar overseeing the development of the hammer film along with tapout films, it was a certainty that this movie would tell matt hamill s incredible story. In the beginning of the movie, matt is little d deaf. Barry, and a supportive family, he grew up different, fighting often literally for acceptance and inclusion, throughout his school career. The hammer 2011 trailers and clips deaf wrestler matt hamill russell harvard overcomes numerous obstacles on the way to becoming a threetime ncaa champion and mma fighter. We worked with all deaf actors and shot on the red. This is a minor detail in the movie that i can skip. The hammer movie delivers inspirational true story signing. Let me know if you have any questions or comments below. He was born deaf, but his family initially refused to believe the doctors diagnosis that he was deaf and dumb.
Consequently, the movie has an autobiographical feel. Little d deaf represents not being proud that one is deaf. Inspired by the life of deaf ufc fighter, matt hamill, the hammer tells the story of what it. The heartbreaking story of matt hamill ends when he goes on to compete in the ufc. Reflection paper the hammer role models are a huge part of someones life. Sam simmons 2nd hour matt hamill is a deaf wrestler in the movie the hammer. Oct 27, 2011 the hammer is a sports drama depicting the struggles and successes matt hamill faced on the way to becoming a champion. Hamill and his longtime girlfriend brittany houck were engaged to be married in may 2008. Feb 21, 2012 the 411 on the hammer the movie the hammer originally to be called hamill was the brainchild of joseph mckelheer and eben kostbar, writers and producers of the film. Based on the life of the ufc fighter, matt hamill, the hammer is a comingofage drama about the first deaf wrestlers journey to win a. You can watch the hammer online on videoondemand services netflix, hbo now, paytv or movie theaters with original audio in english.
Hamill was the subject of the 2010 movie entitled the hammer, depicting his amazing story. I think that it could easily be argued that the main focus of the movie is matt s transition from a person who sees himself as a talented disabled person, to a talented person. The hammer is a coming of age drama depicting the struggles and successes of what it takes to become a champion. The hammer is a sports drama depicting the struggles and successes matt hamill faces on the way to becoming a champion. The hammer is a sports drama depicting the struggles and successes matt hamill faced on the way to becoming a champion. Hamills life captured on film in the hammer intermat. Matt hamill biopic the hammer light on mma, but well worth. The hammer 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The hammer true story of ufc fighter matt hamill desispeaks.