Champion is a one-act play about Anthony Campione Jr. who was the first-born grandchild on both sides of Italian-American families. Loved and cherished by his entire family, especially his parents... More > Anthony Sr. and Carol, no one ever questioned his darker skin but it was often ‘logically’ explained away. In his early thirties, after years of personal struggle and living as a "dark-Italian", Anthony unearths the truth about where he comes from and takes a drive to complete his journey of self-discovery.
Champion is a compelling true story about courage, the persistence to find truth and unconditional love.
Based on the real-life story of David Paladino as heard on NPR's "This American Life" with Ira Glass & Cris Beam.< Less
Champion is a one-act play based on the real-life story of David Paladino as heard on "This American Life" with Ira Glass.
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‘Champion’ is a tale of two... More > men from different worlds who find
common ground. Their passion will make you think. Their courage inspires change. Your heart will never be the same.
A journey of redemption, discovery and truth.< Less
About David Paladino
David is an award-winning actor who's becoming known for his depth and ability to play an array of characters across a diverse landscape of ethnicities.
David has won and been nominated for several awards as an actor, playwright and producer. Among some of his achievements is an Ovation Award (Los Angeles’ Tony Award) Winner Best Lead Actor for his role in Athol Fugard’s ‘The Island'. David also received an NAACP Nomination, AUDELCO August Wilson Playwright Nomination and an LA Weekly Award, to name a few.
David life-story aired nationally on NPR’s Award Winning Radio Show, 'This American Life'. This interview led to offers for its film/television rights. David decided to write a one-act play about his story entitled Champion.
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