Nolan Ryan Documentary ‘Facing Nolan’ Acquired By Utopia, Will Get Fathom Events Screening; Watch The Trailer
12.04.2022 - 21:49
/ deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: 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. The pic will also get a special screening May 1 at Texas Rangers Stadium in Arlington; Ryan played the final five seasons of his four-decade-spanning career with the Rangers and for a time was part-owner and CEO of the team. He wrapped his iconic career in 1993 with 324 wins and 5,714 strikeouts
“Facing Nolan is a movie that transcends beyond baseball fandom and one that everyone will enjoy,” Utopia’s Cole Harper said. “It’s a four-quadrant film that families, couples and people of all ages absolutely must see. This isn’t just a sports documentary – it’s a romantic comedy – a love letter wrapped in baseball. And while Nolan may be the star, it’s truly [wife] Ruth Ryan at the center of it.”
“Fathom Events is thrilled to partner with Utopia to present this incredible documentary on the life of this baseball