Two-Day Festival to Include World Premiere of
HBO's Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose, Live Taping of Podcast
P with Paul George,
Exclusive Celebration of The 15th Anniversary of ESPN's 30
for 30 and More
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LOS
ANGELES, June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
UNINTERRUPTED, the award-winning athlete storytelling brand,
within The SpringHill Company (TSHC), founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, and Tribeca
Enterprises, the multi-platform media entertainment company
founded by Jane Rosenthal and
Robert De Niro, announce the two-day
programming lineup for the second annual UNINTERRUPTED Film
Festival powered by Tribeca Festival taking place Tuesday, July 9 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at
Neuehouse Hollywood. The event is open to the general public and
tickets are on sale now at www.tribecafilm.com/UNFilmFest.
In its second year, UNINTERRUPTED will use the two-day
festival to provide a platform to celebrate athletes as
storytellers, while giving fans unprecedented access to some of
their favorite athletes and voices in sport. The festival will
feature some of this year's biggest titles in sports alongside
athletes, creators and filmmakers for exclusive premieres,
post-screening Q&A panels, State of The Game
conversations and more.
"Last year, we did something that had never been done by
partnering with Tribeca Enterprises on the first athlete-led film
festival," said Ricardo
Viramontes, General Manager of UNINTERRUPTED.
"This year, we maintain a similar ambition to center
athlete-as-storyteller and are excited to offer expanded
programming that will push boundaries, challenge thinking and
create meaningful discourse in the world of sports."
The UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival powered by Tribeca
Festival lineup is a combination of inspiring films,
entertaining panels and live conversations that are
permeating the sports landscape.
"Tribeca has always been at the forefront of entertainment and
culture. As sports programming is capturing the attention of
audiences around the world, Tribeca is proud to partner with
UNINTERRUPTED to celebrate the best in athlete-inspired and -led
filmmaking," said Tribeca Enterprises Co-Founder and CEO
Jane Rosenthal. "The second
annual UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival will highlight the intersection
of sports, culture, and entertainment with Paul George, Pete
Rose, and many others."
From State of The Game conversations with renowned
athletes like Toni
Breidinger, Chiaka
Ogbogu, Seniesa Estrada and Trey Benson to the world premiere
of A Radical Act: Renee
Montgomery, an intimate portrait of Renee and the
experiences that formed her character, this year's UNINTERRUPTED
Film Festival is the perfect blend of sports, entertainment and
culture.
Additional highlights include a live taping of Podcast P
with Paul George, a
special conversation to celebrate the 15th anniversary of
ESPN's 30 for 30 series and the world premiere screening
of HBO's Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose.
The official UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival program for
July 9 & 10 is as
follows:
**The program is subject to change
Day 1 - TUESDAY, JULY
9TH
DOORS OPEN
12:30pm
STATE OF THE GAME: OWN YOUR STORY
1:00 - 1:30pm
In this State of the
Game conversation, we'll explore how athletes "Own Their Story"
when it comes to how their name, image and likeness (NIL) is being
used. From NIL opportunities for young athletes to major brand
deals for professionals, athletes have changed the role they play
in the monetary side of sports. We'll uncover the complexities and
opportunities of the rapidly changing world of monetization in
athlete storytelling.
Special Guests: Darien Rencher, Trey Benson, Isaiah
Bond
SUBMISSION FILM SCREENINGS
1:30 - 3:00pm
Selected by the
UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival Athlete Selection committee (consisting
of LeBron James, Naomi Osaka and
Joel Embiid), UNINTERRUPTED and Tribeca present the first four of
eight short film finalists who will premiere their projects on Day
1:
- EQUAL PLAY: The world has 20% disabled people, but
only 25% of disabled children participate regularly in school
sports, leading to heightened loneliness compared to their
non-disabled peers. EQUAL PLAY aims to address this by capturing
the nuanced joy of disabled individuals and the positive change
that more inclusion in sport can bring.
- MOVING MOUNTAINS: A young Black man from Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks a new life as he
travels to a remote island of Hawaii. He finds peace, for the first time,
through connection to nature, and a newfound love of the ocean and
big wave surfing.
- STRONG GRANDMA: 95 year old Catherine Kuehn is a world record winning
power-lifter. As she prepares for her last competition she reflects
on the love, and the loss, that brought her to this moment.
- AYO, CHECK UP!: Two men's internalized struggles
manifest in an incredibly toxic 1v1 basketball game.
STATE OF THE GAME: SHEROES OF
SPORT
4:00 -
4:20pm
The "(S)heroes of Sport" State of the
Game conversation tackles the future of women's sports and how
women athletes are utilizing storytelling to carve out their
sport's liberation. The anecdotal stories shared in this
conversation will aim to expand and deepen our audience's
connection to women's sports, and the players that are at the
forefront of this continuously evolving landscape.
Special Guests: Coach Sydney
Carter, Seniesa Estrada, Taliyah
Brooks, Chiaka Ogbogu,
Toni Breidinger
WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING: "A RADICAL ACT: RENEE MONTGOMERY" and
Q&A
4:30 -
6:40pm
A Radical Act: Renee Montgomery is an inspirational
feature documentary about Renee
Montgomery, the first former WNBA player to be both a
co-owner and executive of a WNBA team. An intimate portrait of
Renee and the experiences that formed her character, from growing
up in West Virginia to winning a
national title at the University of
Connecticut, then going on to capture two WNBA titles with
the Minnesota Lynx, the documentary follows Renee's transition from
player to front office and reflects how family and community helped
turn Renee's integrity into a game changer. The film was produced
by UNINTERRUPTED and P&G Studios and directed by Emmy Award
winner Sandrine Orabona.
Special Guests: Renee Montgomery,
Malika Andrews
"PODCAST P with PAUL
GEORGE" LIVE TAPING
8:00 - 9:00pm
Join NBA Superstar
Paul George along with co-hosts,
Jackie Long and Dallas Rutherford, for a special live taping of
the hit series, "Podcast P," presented by Wave Sports +
Entertainment. On the show, PG and his boys talk about life and
provide an Entourage-style glimpse into the life of an NBA star
during the basketball season.
Special Guests: TBA
(FYI) THE SCREENING ROOM LOUNGE
Guests with day passes
are invited to visit The NeueHouse Screening Room throughout the
day in between programming in the main screening room. Across the
two days, guests can check out some of the latest shows and films
from UNINTERRUPTED and partners, as well as the short film
submission finalists.
- THE GRIZZLY TRUTH: To die-hard fans of NBA
franchise the Vancouver Grizzlies, like filmmaker Kat Jayme, the
team's abrupt move to Memphis in
2001 is much more than a sore spot... it's an unsolved mystery and
possibly a criminal conspiracy. What begins as a superfan's
investigation into her hometown team's disappearance, becomes an
exploration of the deep roots of fandom, and an irreverent expose
of the wild business of professional sports.
- UNINTERRUPTED CONTENT:
- Throwing Bones
- The Game Needs You
- Becoming More
- The Sixth Sense
- Echoes of the Negro League
- Iman Amongst Men
- And More
Day 2 - WEDNESDAY, JULY
10TH
EXCLUSIVE LA PRIVATE SCREENING: MOSES - 13
STEPS
11:30am
Moses - 13 Steps':
A powerful exploration of the life and legacy of Edwin Moses, an unparalleled athlete and
visionary, whose triumphs on and off the track catalyzed
significant social and scientific change, inspiring generations to
hurdle over barriers of all kinds.
Exclusively Featuring: Edwin
Moses, Karsten Warholm,
Tommie Smith, Neil deGrasse Tyson,
Samuel L. Jackson, Spike Lee, Lonnie
Bunch, Mike Shine,
Andre Phillips, Michael Johnson, Daley
Thompson, Doriane Coleman,
Ulrike Nasse-Meyfarth, Travis Tygart, Danny
Harris, Donna de Varona,
Julian Moses, Bob Kersee, Anita
DeFrantz.
Produced by Leopold Hoesch.
Executive Producers Morgan Freeman, Lori
McCreary, James Younger,
Scott Borden and Vera Bertram. A BROADVIEW Pictures Production
with Support of Film- und Medienstiftung NRW.
A Film by Michael Wech
Special Guest: Edwin Moses
DOORS OPEN
1:45pm
STATE OF THE GAME: TOP CLASS ATHLETES
2:00 - 2:30pm
State of the Game: Top
Class Athletes dives into the challenges and opportunities
that some of the nation's top-recruits face as they balance life as
a high school student while being an athlete in the national
spotlight. From navigating NIL deals, to school visits and
recruitment decisions, these incredible young athletes share with
our audience how they're able to juggle building their brand as an
athlete, while staying at the top of their academic game.
Special Guests: Justin Pippen,
Tajh Ariza, Deshonne Redeaux
SUBMISSION FILM SCREENINGS
2:30 - 3:45pm
Selected by the
UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival Athlete Selection committee (consisting
of LeBron James, Naomi Osaka and
Joel Embiid), UNINTERRUPTED and Tribeca present the last four of
eight short film finalists who will premiere their projects on Day
2:
- WE CLAP FOR AIRBALLS: The basketball court becomes a
safe space for queer and trans BIPOC people to play, feel seen, and
valued by one another.
- DEEP INTO THE FOREST: A talented young athlete pressured
to compete in a national competition with an injured foot makes a
surprising decision.
- INTO THE WIND: A skate film about the Brazilian
longboard dancing world champion Brenno Brélvis. An artist who
threads the streets and teases the breeze.
- THROUGH THE STORM: Follows the 2023 season of the Red
Lake Nation (Ojibwe) high school football team. Despite dwindling
interest and a two-decade-long losing record, a determined coach
and group of young athletes fight to keep their football program
alive.
STATE OF THE GAME: FIFTEEN YEARS OF 30 FOR
30
5:00 -
5:30pm
A special State of the Game panel
celebrating "Fifteen Years of 30 for 30."
Special Guests: TBA
AWARDS CEREMONY
7:15 -
7:30pm
The conclusion of the UNINTERRUPTED Film
Festival culminates in our first-ever awards ceremony, granting
filmmakers from our submission screenings various awards
celebrating the excellence in their craft, and stamping their work
with the UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival laurel wreath.
SCREENING: "CHARLIE HUSTLE & THE MATTER OF PETE
ROSE" AND Q&A
7:30 -
9:00pm
Part one of a four-part documentary series
chronicling the life and career of Pete
Rose, baseball's all-time hits leader, who received a
lifetime ban from the game after a Major League Baseball
investigation revealed he bet on the Cincinnati Reds to win games
during his time as manager of the team. Charlie Hustle & the
Matter of Pete Rose provides
intimate access to the polarizing former player as he embarks on a
new bid for reinstatement in the MLB and a place in the National
Baseball Hall of Fame.
Special Guests: Pete Rose,
Film Director Mark Monroe
(FYI) THE SCREENING ROOM LOUNGE
Guests with day passes
are invited to visit The NeueHouse Screening Room throughout the
day in between programming in the main screening room. Across the
two days, guests can check out some of the latest shows and films
from UNINTERRUPTED and partners, as well as the short film
submission finalists.
- DEVONTE: Directed by Josh Kahn, controversial Franchise quarterback
Devonte Mitchell has just touched
down in his hometown of Chicago to
sign a 145 million dollar
contract. Followed by a documentary film crew, the film
follows Devonte's first 10 hours in the city as he's confronted by
the weight of returning home, exorbitant expectations, and
ghosts of his past.
- UNINTERRUPTED CONTENT:
- Throwing Bones
- The Game Needs You
- Let Em Cook (Derwin James)
- Baseball's UNINTERRUPTED Podcast
- And More
For the most updated schedule on confirmed sessions and
participants, please visit www.tribecafilm.com/UNFilmFest.
NOTE: Press credential applications for the 2024
UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival are OPEN NOW. Click
HERE to apply. Please contact
Communications@TheSpringHillCo.Com with
any questions.
About UNINTERRUPTED:
UNINTERRUPTED is the multi-Emmy
Award-winning athlete empowerment brand within The SpringHill
Company, founded by LeBron James and
Maverick Carter, that combines revolutionary media, experiences and
consumer products in the space of sports culture. The brand was
built from "More Than an Athlete" — an expression that reimagines
the connection to the athlete's world beyond sport. UNINTERRUPTED
empowers athletes as creators and storytellers to inspire all
people to unleash the "more than" within themselves. Original
content properties and franchises include The Shop
UNINTERRUPTED, Top Class, Love Is UNINTERRUPTED,
What's My Name: Muhammad Ali,
Kneading Dough, More Than An Athlete, Throwing
Bones, Greatness Code, Golden: The Journey of USA's Elite Gymnasts and many more.
About Tribeca Enterprises:
Tribeca Enterprises is a
multi-platform media and entertainment company that owns and
operates the Tribeca Festival, Tribeca Studios, and production
company m ss ng p eces. With strong roots in independent film,
Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment.
Founded in 2003 by Robert De Niro,
Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, Tribeca Enterprises brings
artists and audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its
forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and
immersive. Tribeca champions emerging and established voices,
discovers award-winning talent, curates innovative experiences, and
introduces new ideas through exclusive premieres, exhibitions,
conversations, and live performances. In 2019, James Murdoch's Lupa Systems bought a majority
stake in Tribeca Enterprises, bringing together Rosenthal, De Niro,
and Murdoch to grow the enterprise.
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