Rope A Dope - A Groundhog Day Battle

The Dope goes out for his morning routine, but something goes wrong. When he's knocked out by The Martial Arts Mafia, he wakes up in his bed again and lives the day on repeat. Should he run, or fight?
Be sure to watch the sequel:    • Rope A Dope 2 - Wake, Fight, Repeat.....  
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Check out the sequel!    • Rope A Dope 2 - Wake, Fight, Repeat.....  

Awards and Nominations:
Oakland Underground Film Fest 2013 - Official Selection
Futureshorts 2013 - Official Selection
SF Shorts 2013 - Official Selection
LA Indie Film Fest 2013 - Kickass Original Film
Nevermore Film Fest 2014 - Best US Short Film
Superhero Kung Fu Extravaganza Comic-Con 2013 - Audience Choice Award
Toronto After Dark 2013 - Best International Film (Silver)
Sundial Film Fest 2014 - Best of Festival
Sundial Film Fest 2014 - Best Narrative
Sundial Film Fest 2014 - Audience Choice

Starring Eric Jacobus, Dennis Ruel, Shaun Finney, Yun Yang, Thomas Tan, Lorenz Ruwwe, Sergio Munoz, Jacob Gonzales

Written, Directed, and Edited by Eric Jacobus
Produced by Clayton Barber and Rebecca Ahn
Executive Prodocer - Shahar Sorek
Co-Director / Co-Producer - Pete Lee
Director of Photography - Drew Daniels
Grips - Alan Cecil, Colin Shane, and Cory Riley
Wardrobe - Vicki de Mey
Sound Mixer - Justin Valerio
Colorist - Pete Lee
Visual Effects Artist - Shaun Finney
Art Director - Thomas Tan
Key Artist - Gil Sanabria

"Magic Clap" Written by Boots Riley, Gabby La La, and Damion Gallegos. Performed by The Coup, Courtesty of ANTI
"Final Fight" Composed by Nick Mastroianni

Special Thanks -
Daniel Mode & DTC
Boots Riley & Gabby Lala
Sergio & Gabby Munoz
James Mitchell
Simi Tufunga & Team Tufunga
Pacific Frame Glass Works
John Pomeroy Jr. & Purity Vodka

Shot on the Sony FS100 with Canon lenses

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