Frank Marshall Claims ESPN2 Pulled His Doc 'Rachel, Breathe'
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Frank Marshall announced that his documentary "Rachel, Breathe" was pulled from ESPN2’s schedule at the last minute due to unresolved rights issues, despite ongoing negotiations that were not related to money.
- ESPN lawyers reportedly demanded immediate signing of terms an hour before the scheduled broadcast, or the documentary would be removed, leading to the film's cancellation on ESPN2.
- "Rachel, Breathe" tells the story of marathon runner Rachel Foster, who completed the 2023 Boston Marathon five months after waking from a coma, highlighting themes of hope, resilience, and transformation.
- The documentary was set to premiere on ESPN2 but was removed from the schedule without detailed explanation; ESPN has been contacted for comment.
- The film is directed by Frank Marshall and produced by The Kennedy Marshall Company, with a team including Aly Parker, Tony Rosenthal, Joanna Forscher, and others.
