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Touchback Movie Opens in select theaters April 13th
LOS ANGELES, CA: Audiences are calling the upcoming sports drama
Touchback, "powerful", "inspirational", "heartfelt",
"emotional", and "engaging". However, no one has been more
impacted by the movie than its lead actor, Brian Presley,who
says the movie has changed his life.
Raised a devout Christian, and honored in high school by the
Fellowship of Christian Athletes as Oklahoma’s "Athlete of the
Year," Presley came to Hollywood with hopes of producing and
acting in family-friendly films. However, after a few years in
Tinseltown, temptations of money and fame began to challenge his
faith. When the distribution deal he had negotiated for a major
movie (in which he starred and produced) fell through, he found
himself embroiled in lawsuits against big players and trying to
save his investors’ money. Eventually Presley lost his home and
sunk into a seemingly hopeless situation. He spiraled into a
depression and felt no one–not even his loving wife–could help
him.
In that darkest hour, a friend sent Presley the script for
Touchback. As he read it, he was amazed to hear the parallels
between the lead character’s journey and his own life. Presley
immediately identified with Murphy. “God's going to give us
trials in life,” he said. “And it's just like in sports: It's
not about how you get knocked down – the sign of a true champion
is how you get back up and face it." For Presley, playing Murphy
helped him face his own trials and get back on track, “This is a
story of redemption. No matter where you are in life, God can
lead you to victory.”
Opening in select theaters April 13, with additional markets
being added in the following weeks, Touchback is about a former
high school football star turned farmer and family man, Scott
Murphy (Brian Presley) who finds himself with a unique
opportunity to revisit his glory days during the State
championship game where he permanently injured his knee in a
game-winning play. Given a second shot at his destiny, Scott
seeks counsel from Coach Hand (Kurt Russell), Scott's longtime
mentor on and off the field, to help him decide whether to let
his fate unfold, or follow a path that will change his future.
Written and Directed by Don Handfield, Touchback also stars
Melanie Lynskey, Mark Blucas and Christine Lahti.
Touchback is a heart-warming, family film with a powerful
message about accepting the challenges in our lives, and
recognizing them as blessings.
Keeping with the major themes of the film, Freedom Films will be
donating a portion of its proceeds from the release of Touchback
to organizations which are important to Brian and his partners.
These include Farm Aid, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, City
on a Hill Productions, and Joel Osteen Ministries.
Trailer and Website:
www.touchback-themovie.com.