4 Minute Mile

4 Minute Mile
Directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud
Written by Josh Campbell
Jeff Van Wie
Starring Analeigh Tipton
Cam Gigandet
Kim Basinger
Kelly Blatz
Richard Jenkins
Music by Stephen Barton
Cinematography Jean-Francois Lord
Edited by Elisabeth Tremblay
Dirk Westervelt
Production
company
One Square Mile Management Company
Phoenix Rising Motion Pictures
Distributed by Gravitas Ventures
Release date
  • June 5, 2014 (2014-06-05) (Seattle Film Festival)
Running time
 96 minutes
Country United States
Language English

4 Minute Mile is a 2014 film directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud, written by Josh Campbell and Jeff Van Wie, and starring Richard Jenkins, Kelly Blatz, Analeigh Tipton, Kim Basinger, and Cam Gigandet. It is distributed by Gravitas Ventures,[1][2] and the international sales rights are held by Double Dutch International.[3]

The film premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) on June 5, 2014.[4] Gravitas planned for a theatrical release on August 1, 2014.[5]

Plot

A teen track runner Drew (Kelly Blatz) is struggling on the track as well as at home. He accepts an offer from his reclusive neighbor (Richard Jenkins) to train him and the two form a bond.

The movie 4 Minute Mile tells the inspirational story of Drew, a high school student struggling to overcome the inner-city surroundings that threaten to imprison him. After getting manipulated into running drug payments to a local dealer, Drew has nowhere to turn in a family with a deadbeat older brother and an overwhelmed single mom.

His only outlet is track practice, but that is taken from him as he continues down the path of his sibling; even the affections of a girl at school can’t set him straight.

Just as it seems hopeless, an ex-track coach with his own demons witnesses Drew’s speed and athleticism and decides to train him to reach for more than he ever imagined possible. Together they work towards finding solace in each other, but Drew’s resolve is threatened as tragedy strikes right before the biggest race of his life and forces him to confront everything that has been holding him back.[6]

Cast

References

  1. ↑ DeFore, John (10 June 2014). "'4 Minute Mile': SIFF Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  2. ↑ "Gravitas Ventures Acquires Inspirational Sports Pic '4 Minute Mile'". Deadline. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  3. ↑ McNary, Dave. "CANNES: Double Dutch Boards Kelly Blatz Drama '4 Minute Mile' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  4. ↑ "Festival 2014". www.siff.net. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  5. ↑ Lindsay, Taylor (6 May 2014). "Gravitas Ventures Acquires Running Drama '4 Minute Mile' With Richard Jenkins". Indie Wire. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  6. ↑ http://www.wildaboutmovies.com/2014_movies/4-minute-mile/


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