BC News|November 25, 2013 11:12 EST
Hot Film - Linsanity - Launches DVD Jan. 7, Preorders Dec. 12
NBA breakout star Jeremy Lin's amazing, true story of faith, family and overcoming-debuts on DVD Jan. 7, 2014. The surprise hit of the Sundance Film Festival and a popular theatrical release this fall, the LINSANITY DVD launches pre-orders Dec. 12.
Directed by Evan Jackson Leong and narrated by Hawaii Five-O's Daniel Dae Kim, LINSANITY follows an undersized California kid-a child of Taiwanese immigrants-who loved hoops fiercely and refused to give up. It also shows the faith and family that sustained and guided a young Asian-American through physical and societal obstacles and past heartbreaking setbacks.
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Director Evan Jackson Leong-A sixth-generation Chinese immigrant, Leong was following Jeremy Lin, and filming his story, long before the Linsanity phenomenon broke.
LINSANITY earned a "fresh rating" from Rotten Tomatoes and critics' praise:
- "One of the most crowd-pleasing documentaries to play the festival this year." Los Angeles Times
- "A sports doc with abundant heart persuasively chronicles the emergence of a global phenomenon." The Hollywood Reporter
- "Jeremy Lin conquered Harvard, the NBA and Sundance." MTV
And the faith community embraced the film:
"This movie is a must see!"
Jeff Martin
Executive Vice President, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
"I love Jeremy Lin . . . Being a professional basketball player is what he DOES not who he IS. This documentary shows that in a profound way. It's proof that although your circumstances change, your character remains."
Pastor Carl Lentz , Hillsong NYC
"Fun, inspiring and entertaining."
Francis Chan, Best-selling author of Crazy Love, Forgotten God and Erasing Hell
"Inspiring! Filled with great lessons about trusting in God and pursuing God's will with passion."
Ted Baehr, Movieguide®
DVD DETAILS
RELEASE DATE: Jan. 7, 2014
PREORDERS BEGIN: Dec. 12, 2013
RUN TIME: Approximately 88 minutes
MPAA RATING: PG
DOVE RATING: Family-Approved Recommended for ages 12 and over
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $20.99
LANGUAGES: English with Mandarin Chinese subtitles
DISTRIBUTION: Ketchup Entertainment and ARC Entertainment