Gold is molded in the fire and greatness is molded in the furnace of adversity. That is the philosophical theme that summarizes the incredible boxing film called “Lola.”

About Antoine Allen.

Gold is molded in the fire and greatness is molded in the furnace of adversity. That is the philosophical theme that summarizes the incredible boxing film called “Lola.” Lola is a cinematic achievement. The movie is currently streaming on Tubi TV and it was written and directed by the award-winning filmmaker Antoine Allen. As a fan of boxing movies, I was excited to view “Lola.” The punches, both physical and emotional, in and out of the ring took me completely by surprise. The Redemptive drama is character driven. It’s also directed in a down-to-earth style, with a nice even pace. “Lola” is an ode to everyone who has beaten the odds and prevailed. The script is elevated by great direction and fantastic performances. Actress Taja V. Simpson delivers a knockout performance as the lead character Lola. Ms. Simpson is best known for her current role on Tyler Perry’s hit TV show “The Oval.”

The film is about a determined young lady who is a free spirit, but who encounters much hardship stemming from her troubled relationship with her dad (played by Nakia Dillard) and her roller coaster relationship with her girlfriend Stephanie (played by Jennifer Figuereo). She is no stranger to life’s hard lessons, which teaches her to be triumphant when obstacles are placed in her path, However, Lola endures a life altering traumatic experience that causes her to look into her soul and examine her existence. As we first encounter our protagonist, she is engaged in an intense, and sensual love making scene with her girlfriend. But, her father bursts in on the two of them and he becomes enraged. He kicks Lola out of his house. She goes to stay with her sister, where she faces harsh criticism from her sister’s husband.

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