Bobcat Moretti

Bobcat Moretti is a 2022 American independent sports drama film directed by Rob Margolies and written by Margolies and Tim Realbuto. The film stars off-Broadway actor Realbuto as Bobby 'Bobcat' Moretti, an obese man with multiple sclerosis, who is struggling to cope with personal tragedy and tries to become a boxer as his late father was. The film also starred Vivica A. Fox, Taryn Manning, Coolio, Matt Peters, and Sally Kirkland. Filming began in late 2020 and wrapped in July 2021. Realbuto lost 154 pounds (70 kg) during the filming. Bobcat Moretti premiered at the 2022 Orlando Film Festival receiving nominations for Best Film, Best Actor (Realbuto) and Best Actress (Fox). It had a limited theatrical release on August 4, 2023.