Roadside Attractions "The Last Rider," Released Theatrically June 23, 2023
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- Published on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 12:14
- Written by A&E Contributing Editor
Roadside Attractions has acquired the North American rights to Alex Holmes' "The Last Rider," the astonishing story of Greg LeMond, the first, and only American to win the Tour de France, and considered one of the greatest cyclists ever.
He came back from the brink of death to beat his famed rivals in the historic and nail-biting 1989 Tour de France. The film will open exclusively in theatres June 23rd, 2023, it was announced by Roadside Attractions Vice President Acquisitions, Angel An.
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Deeply personal and raw, director Alex Holmes' (Maiden and Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story) poignant documentary features exclusive interviews with LeMond and his unwavering wife Kathy, as they share their journey through trauma, the twists and turns of fame, and performance on a global stage. Revealing what it takes physically, psychologically, and emotionally to defy the odds, The Last Rider represents the world of athletics at its best and is one of the greatest comeback stories in sports history.
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Holmes noted, "The Last Rider" is a celebration not just of athletic talent but of the power of love to enable us to realize our potential, and sometimes even to achieve that which the world thinks is impossible."
"Greg's story is an epic example of how extraordinary athletes give us new perspectives on what is possible. It's exactly what we all need now," remarked Roadside Attractions Vice Present, An.
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Presented by MRC and produced by James Erskine (Pantani, Billie) Victoria Gregory (Maiden, Battle of The Sexes), and Sam Brayshaw (Maiden) for New Black Films, The Last Rider also features exclusive interviews with Spain's Pedro Delgado and France's Cyrille Guimard, as well as archival interviews of Lauren Fignon, one of France's greatest and most enigmatic cyclists.
The deal was negotiated by Roadside Attractions Vice President, Angel An, and MRC.
