Spotlight Pictures has acquired international sales rights for the ports drama, COURAGE, based on an inspirational true story and the novel “Courage Beyond the Game: The Freddie Steinmark Story” by Jim Dent. Written and directed by Angelo Pizzo, who also wrote the iconic sports films Hoosiers and Rudy,
“We are excited and enthusiastic to work with Bud and Paul on this remarkable motion picture,” said McCombs. “We are confident distributors worldwide will connect to the universal story of spirit and courage.”
“We are thrilled to have Spotlight on board selling our film around the world,” said Schiff. “They are passionate, diligent and smart; we are in good hands.”
COURAGE tells the inspirational true story of Freddie Steinmark (Finn Wittrock). While playing sports at university, the small but scrappy athlete Freddie suffers an injury that leads to a shocking diagnosis. The young man must utilize his indomitable spirit and courage to rise to the challenge like a true champion.
Ryan McCombs, vice president of Spotlight Pictures and Producer Paul Schiff with attorney Lawrence Kopeikin negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers.
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