Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story Explained
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story is a 2020 American biographical sports drama film directed by Danny A. Abeckaser and starring Greg Finley as Brooklyn-based streetball player Jack Ryan.[1] [2]
Cast
The Harlem Wizards also appear in the film.
Release
It was announced that Gravitas Ventures acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film in May 2020.[3]
The film was released on October 30, 2020.[4] [5]
Reception
Marina Gordon of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five and wrote, "Uneven basketball biopic has language, drinking, drugs.".[6]
Notes and References
- Web site: Leiber. Sarah Jae. Ashley Greene, Greg Finley, David Arquette Lead BLACKJACK: THE JACKIE RYAN STORY. August 26, 2019. BroadwayWorld. January 7, 2022.
- Web site: N'Duka. Amanda. Ashley Greene, Greg Finley, David Arquette & More To Star In Streetballer Drama ‘Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story’. August 26, 2019. Deadline Hollywood. January 7, 2022.
- Web site: N'Duka. Amanda. Gravitas Picks Up ‘Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story’ Biopic Starring Greg Finley, Ashley Greene & David Arquette. May 26, 2020. Deadline Hollywood. January 7, 2022.
- Web site: Boone. John. Ashley Greene and David Arquette Star in 'Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story' Trailer (Exclusive). September 22, 2020. Entertainment Tonight. January 7, 2022. Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story is available on Amazon, iTunes and on demand Oct. 30..
- Web site: Cervasio. Tina. Streetball legend's story told in Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story. November 4, 2020. WNYW. January 7, 2022. One week before the movie’s release on October 30....
- Web site: Gordon. Marina. Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story. Common Sense Media. January 7, 2022.
