It’s not every film that prolific character Tim Blake Nelson has a leading role, but he’s the top bill in “Bang Bang,” a gritty Detroit-set drama about legacy and second chances, with the world of boxing as the backdrop
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Nelson stars in the film as the titular character, an eccentric retired pugilist who gets a chance to redeem himself when he starts to train his grandson.
Here’s an official synopsis for the film, courtesy of Sunrise Films:
In BANG BANG, retired boxer Bernard “Bang Bang” Rozyski (Tim Blake Nelson) finds a renewed sense of purpose when he reconnects with his estranged grandson and begins training him in the very sport that destroyed his life. As the bond between them grows, questions arise about Bang Bang’s true motivations – including from an old flame who witnessed his explosive rise in the 1980s and his bitter rivalry with her cousin, now a formidable political figure and Detroit mayoral candidate, Darnell Washington. Is Bang Bang simply passing down his anger, or is there real redemption in his mentorship?
Along with Nelson, the boxing drama also stars Glen Plummer, Kevin Corrigan, Nina Arianda, Andrew Liner, Erica Gimpel, and Daniella Pineda.
Vincent Grashaw directs a script by Will Janowitz for the boxing drama. Ran Namerode and Angelia Adiz produce via Randomix Productions, along with Cole Payne of Traverse Media, Grashaw, and Janowitz.
“Bang Bang” had festival screenings this year at Tribeca, Locarno, Deauville American Film Festival, and Oldenburg Film Festival.
“Bang Bang” hits theaters on September 12. Watch a trailer for the film below.
