“The Walking Dead” Director Set To Release Inspiring Baseball Film In April

Are you a fan of  The Walking Dead and Friday Night Lights? Or just a fan of filmmaker David Boyd in general? Samuel Goldwyn Films and Provident Films just announced they're partnering together to market and distribute Boyd's upcoming project "Home Run," scheduled for release April 19^th. Goldwyn and Provident have partnered together for previous projects like Fireproof, October Baby, and Facing Giants.

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An excerpt of the plot for "Home Run":

"Baseball all-star, Cory Brand (Scott Elrod), knows what it takes to win in the big leagues. But off the field, with memories of his past haunting him, his life is spiraling out of control.  

Hoping to save her client's career after a team suspension, Cory's agent (Vivica A. Fox) sends him back to the small town where he grew up. Forced to coach the local youth baseball team and spend eight weeks in the only recovery program in town, Cory can't wait to return to his old life as quickly as possible.

As his young players help him experience the joy of the game, Cory discovers his need to find freedom from his past and hope for his future, and win back the love he left behind ("Emma," played by Dorian Brown).  With this unexpected second chance, Cory finds himself on a powerful journey of transformation and redemption." (Them Collective)

A la Josh Hamilton, anybody?

"Home Run" talks about The Celebrate Recovery program out of Saddleback Church in Southern California focuses on progressive, addiction recovery. Founded by Pastor John Baker in 1991, the 12-step program based on Christian principles is found in churches all over the world.

"Home Run" is directed by David Boyd, with a screenplay by Brian Brightly, Melanie Wistar, Eric Newman and Candace Lee. "Home Run" is a Hero Productions Film in association with Impact Productions. Carol Spann Mathews and Tom Newman executive produced the film that stars Scott Elrod, Vivica Fox, Dorian Brown and Charles Henry Wyson.