The McKenna Project
Synopsis
THE McKENNA PROJECT is a rare, unfiltered look at the human story behind the hype, capturing a young man navigating stardom, sacrifice, and the pressure of living up to a legacy that hasn't yet been written. A feature-length documentary following the NHL's next potential superstar, Gavin McKenna, from the Yukon, through recruiting visits, and into his scrutinized draft year.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Chase
- Original Title
- The McKenna Project
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Words + Pictures, Authentic Studios, Jersey Legends Productions, TNT Sports
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Chase
Oliver Anderson, Michael Bozzo, Ron Robson, Marty O'Brien, Mack Woodrue
Alistair Shurman
Shaquille O'Neal, Craig Barry, Colin Smeeton, Aaron Cohen, Mike Parris
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Chase
Director
Alistair Shurman
Editor
Oliver Anderson
Director of Photography
Michael Bozzo
Director of Photography
Ron Robson
Director of Photography
Marty O'Brien
Director of Photography
Mack Woodrue
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The McKenna Project about?
THE McKENNA PROJECT is a rare, unfiltered look at the human story behind the hype, capturing a young man navigating stardom, sacrifice, and the pressure of living up to a legacy that hasn't yet been written. A feature-length documentary following the NHL's next potential superstar, Gavin McKenna, from the Yukon, through recruiting visits, and into his scrutinized draft year.
Who directed The McKenna Project?
The McKenna Project was directed by Matthew Chase.
Who stars in The McKenna Project?
The principal cast of The McKenna Project includes Gavin McKenna, Paul Bissonnette, Mike Grinnell.
When was The McKenna Project released and how long is it?
The McKenna Project was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The McKenna Project?
The McKenna Project holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).