Film festival favorite “Sheepdog” is coming to theaters in time for the holidays.
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group Motion Pictures has set a limited release for December followed by an expansion in January.
Writer and director Steven Grayhm stars in the film alongside Vondie Curtis-Hall and Virginia Madsen.
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The film’s official summary reads, “’Sheepdog ‘follows a decorated combat veteran (Grayhm) who is court ordered into treatment, when an ex-convict shows up on his doorstep and reveals that he must put himself back together again. ‘Sheepdog’ is the first film that explores the physical and psychological repercussions of trauma, with a focus on Post Traumatic Growth (PTG). It is a story about recovery, redemption, and healing; themes that mirror our post-pandemic zeitgeist.”
“We are very excited to partner with filmmaker Steven Grayhm to bring ‘Sheepdog’ exclusively to theaters nationwide this winter,” Allen Media Group founder and chairman Byron Allen said in a statement Wednesday. “Grayhm’s uplifting original story is an inspirational tribute to all those affected by combat-based psychological trauma.”
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The cast also includes Lilli Cooper, Dominic Fumusa and Matt Dallas.
“’Sheepdog has been a 14-year journey to the screen – inspired by countless personal testimonials, and an unwavering commitment to tell the truth,” Grayhm said. “The emotional impact that we have witnessed firsthand from our audience, particularly from our veterans, first responders, Gold Star families, mental health professionals and the communities shaped by their service and sacrifice, has been profoundly moving and deeply humbling. Their response is a powerful reminder that this film is needed more than ever right now. If we can save a single life with ‘Sheepdog,’ it will be the greatest Hollywood success story.”
Joe Newcomb (“Dallas Buyers Club”), and Brint Ryan of Ryan Media serve as executive producers, with Grayhm producing under his Team House Studios banner alongside Lynn d’Angona, Matt Dallas, José L. Martinez Jr. and Amy K. Mitchell.
“Sheepdog” has partnered with Vet Tix, 1st Tix, and Fandango in support of its “Pay-It-Forward” campaign, to send veterans, first responders, and their families to see the film nationwide in theaters through donated movie tickets.
Watch the “Sheepdog” trailer below.
