The Challenger is a 2015 American sports drama film written and directed by Kent Moran and executive produced by Michael Clarke Duncan, who also co-stars in his last feature film released after his death. Additionally, The Challenger features Kent Moran, S. Epatha Merkerson and Justin Hartley. Filming began in January 2012 in The Bronx, New York, and the film was released domestically on September 11, 2015. ()