Nolan Ryan Documentary ‘Facing Nolan’ Acquired By Utopia, Will Get Fathom Events Screening; Watch The Trailer
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Facing Nolan, the documentary about Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan that had its world premiere earlier this year at his home state’s SXSW, has been acquired by Utopia.
As part of the U.S. rights deal, the Bradley Jackson-directed doc will screen nationwide in theaters one night only May 24 via Fathom Events.The baseball doc examines the 27-season career of the flamethrowing right-hander who holds the major league record with seven no-hitters via the point of view of players who had to play against him.
That list includes Craig Biggio, George Brett, Rod Carew, Cal Ripken Jr., Roger Clemens, Tom Grieve, Tom House, Randy Johnson, Pete Rose, Ivan Rodriguez, Bobby Valentine, Dave Winfield and Bobby Witt, along with President George W.
Bush and Ryan himself.Check out the trailer for the film above.The Fathom Events screening will include a post-film Q&A with Ryan that was recorded at the film’s SXSW bow last month.
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