Cinderella Man Questions. 1. Briefly describe the following aspects of Jim Braddock’s life in the beginning of the film BEFORE the
Great Depression:
Boxing Career/ Reputation:
Housing Neighborhood:
Clothing:
Income:
Relationship with Family:
2. What type of job does Braddock work during the Great Depression? What prevents him from working
this job on a consistent basis.
3. THROUGHOUT THE FILM, Braddock and his family are shown walking the streets of New York and
during these scenes we see examples of how people reacted and survived the Great Depression. An
example of this is when Braddock walks to Madison Square Garden and a mother is shown urging her
sons to get out of the car and collect pieces of wood. List and describe 2 examples from the movie.
4. After working the docks, Jim Braddock and his co-worker Mike Wilson discuss the situation of the
Great Depression. How do BOTH Braddock and Wilson view the situation?
5. Why does Mae send the kids to live with other family members?
6. Why does Braddock become upset when he finds out his wife sent the kids away to her family? What
does he do to get his kids back?
7. Where’s the irony in Jim Braddock going to ask for money to his fellow boxing club members?
8. Why was the title, “Cinderella Man” chosen for the movie?
9. In your opinion, what would be the most challenging obstacle to overcome during the Great
Depression?