SAFETY (PG)

WHO’S IN IT?

Jay Reeves (Listen), Thaddeus J. Mixson (film debut), Corinne Foxx (47 Meters Down: Uncaged), Luke Tennie (Shock and Awe), Matthew Glave (Argo), Hunter Sansone (Little Did He Know), Amanda Warren (Seven Psychopaths)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Reginald Hudlin (Marshall), director; Randy McKinnon (Where the Water Runs) and Nick Santora (The Longshots), writers; Mark Ciardi (Invincible), producer; Shane Hurlbut (Drumline), cinematographer; Terel Gibson (Sorry to Bother You), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Ramon “Ray Ray” McElrathbey (Reeves) is a young man who seeks to defy all the odds against him to play American football through a scholarship at Clemson University, all while looking after his younger brother Fahmarr (Mixson) on campus, as well as dealing with his drug-addicted mother Tonya (Warren)…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

In the tradition of The Rookie, Invincible and Million Dollar Arm, Disney’s latest sports drama focuses on the inspirational true story of football player Ray Ray McElrathbey and his grounded beginnings.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2020 (AVAILABLE ON DISNEY+)

 

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