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| Dylan Baker and Mark Hapka. Photo Credit: Sue Coflin/Max Photos |
Written by Bram Hoover and Toni Hoover, 23 Blast is based on the amazing, true story of Travis Freeman. A typical teenager growing up in a small town in Kentucky, Travis is a local hero on and off the field. In the prime of his youth, he is unexpectedly stricken with an infection that destroys his optic nerve; he becomes blind overnight. Travis is played in the film by former Days of our Lives star Mark Hapka.
Also starring are Bram Hoover, Stephen Lang, Max Adler, Alexa PenaVega, Dylan Baker, Kim Zimmer, Becky Ann Baker and Timothy Busfield
Under the influence of parents who love him, a physical therapist who challenges him, a coach who inspires him, and a best friend who he cannot bear to leave behind, Travis shows us what true bravery is by competing on the gridiron, helping his team advance to the State playoffs. We follow Travis and Jerry Baker, his closest friend, from the time they meet on the football field as kids through high school. Jerry’s attraction to the dark side of teenage temptations threatens to pull the friends apart. It is only on the football field where they truly connect.The cast also includes Crystal Hunt, Fred Thompson, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Kevin Cooney and Scott Sowers.
Depicting a story of hope triumphing over despair, of courage and faith overcoming fear and of victory prevailing over adversity, 23 Blast is designed to encourage and uplift audiences.
23 Blast will be released nationwide on Friday, October 24, but a premiere was held in New York City on Monday night at Regal Cinemas E-Walk Theatre. Check out photos from the event below:
