Hero of the Day
Synopsis
llen, a documentary filmmaker, scores the story of his life when Mark Chambers, a former pro football star with a lot of financial baggage, agrees to be the subject of a movie; he unwittingly becomes an accomplice to Mark's efforts to turn his life around. As the film crew records Mark's daily activities--from selling his championship ring and confronting drivers of suspiciously parked vehicles to riding a roller coaster and gambling at an underground fight club--Allen discovers a whole new dimension to his childhood hero. However, when Mark's impulsive decisions begin to affect everyone's safety, Allen must figure a way to prevent his new friend from traveling down a dark path.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Conna
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Allen Nelson
- Original Title
- Hero of the Day
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Conna
Christopher Allen Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Ryan Henneman
Production Design
Edward Conna
Director
Christopher Allen Nelson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero of the Day
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What is Hero of the Day about?
llen, a documentary filmmaker, scores the story of his life when Mark Chambers, a former pro football star with a lot of financial baggage, agrees to be the subject of a movie; he unwittingly becomes an accomplice to Mark's efforts to turn his life around. As the film crew records Mark's daily activities--from selling his championship ring and confronting drivers of suspiciously parked vehicles to riding a roller coaster and gambling at an underground fight club--Allen discovers a whole new dimension to his childhood hero. However, when Mark's impulsive decisions begin to affect everyone's safety, Allen must figure a way to prevent his new friend from traveling down a dark path.
Who directed Hero of the Day?
Hero of the Day was directed by Edward Conna.
Who stars in Hero of the Day?
The principal cast of Hero of the Day includes Mo Anouti, Mark Wertzberger, Lisa Cullen, Julien Skye, Bryan Friday.
When was Hero of the Day released and how long is it?
Hero of the Day was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.