Rise of the Underdog

Rise of the Underdog follows the true story of a young nurse, Will McIntyre, who has his freedom taken after a one night stand leads to a false allegation of rape. Found guilty upon trial Will is sent to maximum security prison where he meets Jimmy, a hardened inmate, infamous for a string of armed robberies. Jimmy is positively impacted by Will's courage and struggle to survive. Meanwhile, a QC Barrister, Julie Nile, is challenged to compromise status and salary to prove his innocence.