Frank Marshall Says ESPN2 Pulled 'Rachel, Breathe' Over Rights Dispute

Key Points:

• Director Frank Marshall announced that his documentary "Rachel, Breathe" was pulled from ESPN2 just before its scheduled Sunday night premiere due to a rights dispute with the network, unrelated to financial issues.
• Marshall expressed disappointment for the film's team and subject, Rachel Foster, highlighting the documentary's themes of hope, love, and resilience, and promised to announce a new premiere date once confirmed.
• "Rachel, Breathe" chronicles marathoner Rachel Foster’s recovery and determination, including her completion of the 2023 Boston Marathon after waking from a coma, and her preparation for the 2025 Boston Marathon.
• The documentary was originally set to air at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2 with a repeat following the Boston Marathon coverage, but listings now show a potential airing at 9:30 a.m. PT on Monday, though no official confirmation from ESPN has been provided.
• The film was produced by Frank Marshall, Aly Parker, Tony Rosenthal, and Joanna Forscher, who also wrote the documentary; ESPN has not yet commented on the situation.