FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media contact: Shannon Mischuk
519-342-3703 ext. 107
AFFIRM FILMS AND SONY PICTURES’ ‘BIG GEORGE FOREMAN THE MIRACULOUS STORY OF THE ONCE AND FUTURE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD’ EXCLUSIVELY IN THEATRES APRIL 28
WATERLOO, Ont., March 29, 2023 – AFFIRM Films, a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company, invites Canadians to get into the ring with BIG GEORGE FOREMAN: THE MIRACULOUS STORY OF THE ONCE AND FUTURE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD on April 28, 2023. Based on the remarkable true story of one of the greatest comebacks of all time and the transformational power of second chances, the film details Foreman’s rise to international acclaim as a boxer, Olympic gold medalist, savvy businessman and his path to faith and ministry.
Fueled by an impoverished childhood, Foreman channelled his anger into becoming an Olympic gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling spiritually and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming his title, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker George Tillman Jr. from a story by Dan Gordon and Frank Baldwin & George Tillman Jr, and a screenplay by Baldwin & Tillman, the film stars Khris Davis (Judas and the Black Messiah) as Foreman and also stars Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker as Foreman’s trainer and mentor Doc Broadus.
“Audiences who enjoy faith films will find the George Foreman life story compelling,” said Rich Peluso, EVP and Head of AFFIRM Films. “It’s the story of someone who rises up over incredible human conditions. It is incredible and impossible but also true.”
BIG GEORGE FOREMAN: THE MIRACULOUS STORY OF THE ONCE AND FUTURE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD releases in theatres across Canada on April 28, 2023, encouraging Canadians to get back up when they’re knocked down both in life – and the ring.
For film information and to view the trailer, go to www.biggeorgeforeman.movie.
For interviews with filmmakers, talent or George Foreman, contact Shannon Mischuk at shannon@grafmartin.com or (519) 342-3703 ext. 107.
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About Sony Pictures Entertainment:
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films,
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About Affirm Films:
AFFIRM Films, launched in 2007, is an industry leader in faith-based/inspirational films with worldwide box office of over $660 million including such hits as SOUL SURFER, WAR ROOM, RISEN, FIREPROOF, THE STAR, COURAGEOUS, PAUL: APOSTLE OF CHRIST, OVERCOMER, WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL, SHOW ME THE FATHER, HEAVEN IS FOR REAL, MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN, and A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD in partnership with TriStar Pictures. Next up AFFIRM will release BIG GEORGE FOREMAN exclusively in theatres on April 28, 2023. AFFIRM produces, acquires, and markets content that inspires, uplifts, and entertains audiences around the world focusing on family and faith through its three divisions, AFFIRM Films, AFFIRM Television, and AFFIRM Originals. Sony Pictures Entertainment is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. Register to get all the latest news from AFFIRM Films at www.affirmfilmsupdates.com and follow AFFIRM Films on social media at @AFFIRMFilms.