When a cocky, freewheeling pro quarterback finds himself in a rehab center, he has a chance to re-evaluate his life through humorous conversations with a very unusual Man.
Synopsis: Joe Gilmore, a professional quarterback, is running from his conscience, his religious mother and the pain of a deceased father in the darker side of the limelight of his celebrity and success. When he finds himself in a rehab center, his life is forever changed, by a Man like no one he has ever known, who shows up with humorous conversations and illuminating illustrations that help Joe to see what is truly causing the turmoil in his life. Through his experiences with the Man, Joe realizes he has more power than he ever dreamed.
freedom for joe is a very atypical spiritual story; edgy, gritty, honest and intense, with a unique blend of fantasy elements and realism, that has an overall message of the power of the individual being and pure, personal connection to the freedom and truth that lies within each person.
Tagline: Get ready to find the freedom you've always had...
This is Any Given Sunday meets Michael meets Bruce Almighty – an inspiring, dramatic and often humorous story that will touch hearts and leave no dry eyes. freedom for joe was written by Lee Burns. We are happy to announce veteran producer John D. Schofield has come on board as a producer of freedom for joe. Schofield's American producing credits speak for themselves. From the Oscar nominated films, Jerry MaGuire (director Cameron Crowe) and As Good As It Gets (director James L. Brooks) to Naked Gun (director David Zucker), Romancing the Stone (director Robert Zemeckis), The Brother's Grimm (director Terry Gilliam), Doom (director Andrzej Bartkowiak), Enemy at the Gates (director Jean-Jacques Annaud) and Ali (director Michael Mann). Stephen Bridgewater - Director. Stephen has been the private acting coach to A-list actors, including Brad Pitt on Twelve Monkeys and Seven, Johnny Depp (and cast) on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Heath Ledger on The Brothers Grimm and
Synopsis: Joe Gilmore, a professional quarterback, is running from his conscience, his religious mother and the pain of a deceased father in the darker side of the limelight of his celebrity and success. When he finds himself in a rehab center, his life is forever changed, by a Man like no one he has ever known, who shows up with humorous conversations and illuminating illustrations that help Joe to see what is truly causing the turmoil in his life. Through his experiences with the Man, Joe realizes he has more power than he ever dreamed.
freedom for joe is a very atypical spiritual story; edgy, gritty, honest and intense, with a unique blend of fantasy elements and realism, that has an overall message of the power of the individual being and pure, personal connection to the freedom and truth that lies within each person.
Tagline: Get ready to find the freedom you've always had...
This is Any Given Sunday meets Michael meets Bruce Almighty – an inspiring, dramatic and often humorous story that will touch hearts and leave no dry eyes. freedom for joe was written by Lee Burns. We are happy to announce veteran producer John D. Schofield has come on board as a producer of freedom for joe. Schofield's American producing credits speak for themselves. From the Oscar nominated films, Jerry MaGuire (director Cameron Crowe) and As Good As It Gets (director James L. Brooks) to Naked Gun (director David Zucker), Romancing the Stone (director Robert Zemeckis), The Brother's Grimm (director Terry Gilliam), Doom (director Andrzej Bartkowiak), Enemy at the Gates (director Jean-Jacques Annaud) and Ali (director Michael Mann). Stephen Bridgewater - Director. Stephen has been the private acting coach to A-list actors, including Brad Pitt on Twelve Monkeys and Seven, Johnny Depp (and cast) on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Heath Ledger on The Brothers Grimm and
Brokeback Mountain, Matt Damon on The Brothers Grimm, Bruce Willis on Twelve Monkeys and Hostage, Jeff Bridges on The Fisher King and American Hero and Benicio del Toro on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Traffic (for which he won an Academy Award), The Hunted and the, yet to be released, role of Che in the Steven Soderbergh directed features, The Argentine and Guerrilla. The talented Lee Burns will be starring as Joe Gilmore and Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winning actress Anne Archer will play the role of Joe's mother, Sarah Gilmore.
Robert Patrick, the Award Winning Veteran Actor of over 61 Films, including Terminator II, Charlie’s Angles, Flags of Our Fathers and Walk the Line, will play the role of Pastor Roman.
Ovation Award winning actor David Paladino has been secured to play the role of Brian Taylor, Joe's best friend. International Latin Musician and Actress, Natalia Oreiro, who was nominated for a Latin Grammy and formerly named as “Celebrity of the Year,” by E! Entertainment TV, has just come on board to play Rachel de los Rios, the love interest of Joe Gilmore.
The producers are currently in negotiations with other name talent.
He has been involved in the production of theatre and screen features for more than 15 years. Michael's recent projects as Executive Producer include David Mamet's The Prince of Providence with Robin Williams and Oliver Platt and A Star for Rose starring Debbie Allen and John Savage. Projects in development and pre-production include In The Shadow Of Wings, Major, Rainbow Harbor, Terminate Life Cycle, Cunning Little Vixen and Howe & Hummel. Michael Pollack has held leadership positions for more than 25 years in the legal, financial and entertainment industries. Michael is the founder and former President of a litigation support firm that is today part of an international group of companies. Michael has held directorship positions for more than a dozen financial institutions that are both private and publicly held.
Michael is the Managing Partner of Kerry Kimmel & Pollack, a motion picture and stage production company.
Robert Patrick, the Award Winning Veteran Actor of over 61 Films, including Terminator II, Charlie’s Angles, Flags of Our Fathers and Walk the Line, will play the role of Pastor Roman.
Ovation Award winning actor David Paladino has been secured to play the role of Brian Taylor, Joe's best friend. International Latin Musician and Actress, Natalia Oreiro, who was nominated for a Latin Grammy and formerly named as “Celebrity of the Year,” by E! Entertainment TV, has just come on board to play Rachel de los Rios, the love interest of Joe Gilmore.
The producers are currently in negotiations with other name talent.
He has been involved in the production of theatre and screen features for more than 15 years. Michael's recent projects as Executive Producer include David Mamet's The Prince of Providence with Robin Williams and Oliver Platt and A Star for Rose starring Debbie Allen and John Savage. Projects in development and pre-production include In The Shadow Of Wings, Major, Rainbow Harbor, Terminate Life Cycle, Cunning Little Vixen and Howe & Hummel. Michael Pollack has held leadership positions for more than 25 years in the legal, financial and entertainment industries. Michael is the founder and former President of a litigation support firm that is today part of an international group of companies. Michael has held directorship positions for more than a dozen financial institutions that are both private and publicly held.
Michael is the Managing Partner of Kerry Kimmel & Pollack, a motion picture and stage production company.
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