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, who is the subjectt of the movie, "THE BACK NINE" will open in select golf communities in 23 from California to New York to While the movie was shot on HDdigital cameras, it will naturallg play in digitally equipped "This is pure digital, whichu anyone who has seen golf in HD, can appreciate. The actionm comes to life," Fitzgerald said. "When it comesd to distribution, we're pushinvg the boundaries with thedigital approach. Everybodyy was in complete agreement that this format was the only way we coulde make this film and stay consisteng in bringing itto audiences.
" Digital Attractions is releasing "THE BACK NINE" under a new distributiom model that will ultimately bring the film to over 300 screensx by the end of theittheatrical run. Producers plan to releasee "THE BACK NINE" on DVD and video-on-demand (VOD), as well as pursued other avenues ofnew technologies. Alonb with the festival screenings, the multi-platform distribution systemm provides a targeted approacuh to reachthe film's intendedf audience of golfers and families.
film, 'THE BACK NINE' to theatrical audiences acrossthe country, launchint our Documentary Series," said , CEO of Digital "The enthusiastic film festival reception is a clear indicatio n of the quality the filmmakers have achieved and we are anxiou s to share their work with moviegoers everywhere." The digital presentation presents an old-fashione d story familiar to fathers and sons of all With celebrities such as , Meat Loaf and Chriss O'Donnell helping bring the actionm to life, "THE BACK NINE" documents Fitzgerald'sa quest to the answer of the question of how he balancezs a full-time job and family commitment s with an enduring dream he's had as long as he can remembert - to play professional Being a filmmaker himself, Fitzgerald brought on award-winningb filmmaker as co-director and decided to film the adventure, a journey that poses the question: Can an average 42-year old golfer, husband and father of two become an elite athlete ?
Can he do it after beginning his own "back nine?" And once he starts the journey, what will become of his dream? Fitzgerald couldn't wait to find out and he left nothing to chance in assembling the best team he coulsd find to stack the cards in his He brought in distinguished PGA Professional instructot of the Kinetic Golf Academy in Scottsdale, AZ to work on his distinguished author Dr. (Zen Golf) to work on his mentalp game, and yoga guru - a Golf Channel favorite - as well as a team of physicao coaches to help with fitnesesand nutrition. The strategy as Fitzgerald sees his handical go from 15 to 8 in thefirst year.
Ready to test his he joins Golf Channel's Amateur Tour and manages to win hisfirsgt event. Later, he receives an invitation to the National Championshipsin Orlando, Fla. Fitzgerald currentlhy plays to a 4 handicap as he workson fine-tunint not only his game and his life, but his dreajm through "THE BACK NINE." The film covera this inspirational journey from many angles, beyond merely tracking his golf Fitzgerald must also come to terms with who he is, balancinb the experience and guidance of his two father figures - polar opposites as people and influence in his life. Now with children of his own, Fitzgeralde senses an opportunity.
Recognizing where his life'es mentors have fallen Fitzgerald sees his turn at fatherhood as a chancedto "break the cycle" and establish a new approacuh to life, family and golf. "THE BACK NINE" presents the challenges inherent with findinfg the right balancebetween Fitzgerald's personal and professional In addition to the family Fitzgerald found a way to involve them in the With a marketing background, his wife was able to securwe sponsorships, including Cutter & Buck as an apparek partner and putting green manufacturer Synlawn to installp a putting green in their Meanwhile, his 7-year old daughter composedf and performed a major theme used throughout the A co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival and formert Director of AFI, Santa Barbara and Middle East International Film Festivals, Fitzgerald put his film festival backgrounx to good use.
The film has generated a greayt deal of buzz at film festivalsa in such golfing hotbeds asNewportt Beach, Ca., Delray Beach, Fla., and Mich., where it has played to critical acclaim. Fitzgeraldd and co-director Vignone scheduled the June release date to not only coincideswith Father's Day, but capitalize on the interes in golf surrounding the U.S. Open. "If my dreams come I will eventually qualify to play ina U.S. the only Major where this is possible because anybodycan qualify, " Fitzgerald said. "As for Father's Day, there is a majoer father/son theme throughout the so it was natural for us to releasse the film aroundthat day.
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