Tyson's Run
Tyson's Run is a 2022 American drama film written and directed by Kim Bass and starring Rory Cochrane, Amy Smart, Major Dodson and Barkhad Abdi.[2]
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| Directed by | Kim Bass | 
| Written by | Kim Bass | 
| Produced by | 
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| Starring | 
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| Cinematography | Bruce Lane | 
| Edited by | Michael Purl | 
| Music by | Sean Murray | 
| Production company | Planet 9 Productions | 
| Distributed by | Collide Distribution | 
| Release date | 
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| Running time | 103 minutes | 
| Country | United States | 
| Language | English | 
| Box office | $391,426[1] | 
Premise
    
An unathletic autistic boy strives to become an unlikely marathon champion giving his unfulfilled father purpose and a second chance at putting his family first.
Cast
    
- Major Dodson as Tyson[3]
- Rory Cochrane as Coach
- Amy Smart as Eloise
- Layla Felder as Shannon
- Claudia Zevallos as Fernandez
- Reno Wilson as Mayor
- Barkhad Abdi as Aklilu
- Jibre Hordges as Billy Kidman[4]
Production
    
Principal photography began in Atlanta on July 9, 2018.[5][6][7] Filming also occurred in Marietta, Georgia.[4][8]
Reception
    
In the United States and Canada, the film earned $212,800 from 428 theaters in its opening weekend.[11]
Rick Bentley of KGET-TV awarded the film two and a half stars and wrote, "As a sports movie dealing with marathon running, Tyson’s Run hits the wall in the first act as it just never finds the proper stride or pacing. It does get a few more miles out of the family elements."[12]
References
    
- "Tyson's Run (2022)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- "Utica native Kim Bass' film to be shown at Marquee Cinema". Rome Sentinel. February 13, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- N'Duka, Amanda (June 19, 2018). "'Walking Dead' Actor Major Dodson To Star In 'Tyson's Run'; 'Troupe Zero' Casts Bella Higginbotham". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- Pailin, Charlotte; Barnes, Deon (August 3, 2018). "Upcoming film 'Tyson's Run' sheds light on autism". Atlanta Voice. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- McNary, Dave (July 11, 2018). "Barkhad Abdi, Amy Smart, Rory Cochrane Join Family Drama 'Tyson's Run' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- Prickett, Macon (July 11, 2018). "TYSON'S RUN taps Barkhad Abdi, Amy Smart and Rory Cochrane For Lead Roles". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- "TYSON'S RUN taps Barkhad Abdi, Amy Smart and Rory Cochrane For Lead Roles". PR Newswire. July 11, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- WXIA Staff (July 27, 2018). "Tyson's Run: A-Scene exclusive access behind the scenes!". WXIA-TV. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
-  Schneider, H. Rose (March 10, 2022). "'The kind of picture that should be on the big screen': Utica native's film in theaters soon". Observer-Dispatch. Retrieved April 15, 2022. Now, the screenwriter and director's latest film, "Tyson's Run," premiers nationwide March 11. 
- Herbert, Geoff (February 25, 2022). "CNY native writes, directs inspirational new movie 'Tyson's Run' (interview)". The Post-Standard. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- "Domestic 2022 Weekend 10". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- Bentley, Rick (March 10, 2022). "'Tyson's Run' finds its pace with family elements". KGET-TV. Retrieved April 15, 2022.