The 90minute documentary it s time, which depicts the unique relationship between former sec players chucky mullins and brad gaines, will premiere on the vanderbilt campus tonight. Its time, after chucky mullins favorite quote based off of ole miss rebels chant. The impact of the accident on gaines, and the injury to mullins, is the subject of a sec storied documentary its time, which first aired on september 2014 on. Oct 12, 2016 roots are set to topline fritz mitchells sports film its time, based true story of ncaa players roy lee chucky mullins and brad gaines friendship after a tragic accident during a. While gaines was uninjured, mullins suffered a broken neck on the play, leaving him a quadriplegic. Nov 14, 2016 the film crew for its time is taping a movie is about chucky mullins. Its time the chucky mullins movie is rumored to be in the works.
Story of chucky mullins to become movie the clarionledger. Special screening set for its time documenting chucky mullins. He returned to classes, but died in 1991 after suffering complications from a blood clot. The brad gaines and chucky mullins story, which will. Chuckys love for russellville, chuckys love for football, russellvilles love for chucky, ole miss love for chucky. An espn movie about the relationship between former players is set to premiere soon. Gaines, a wide receiver for the commodores was hit by mullins, a hit that instantly paralyzed the player. The story of ole miss rebel defensive back chucky mullins, who in 1989 became paralyzed after making a. Trainer89, kcrebel55, 18olemiss and 1 other person like this.
Oxford film festival to screen chucky mullins movie the oxford. With so much uncertainty still surrounding the virus, no one is sure when its time will reach theaters. The movie is slated to air in theatres in fall of 2017. Oct 14, 2016 mullins was paralyzed after a hit during a 1989 game against vanderbilt. Additionally, the winter institute will celebrate its.
Three times a year, brad gaines gets up early and makes the threehour drive to russellville, alabama, to the gravesite of chucky mullins. Jul 25, 2016 oxford the story of former ole miss defensive back chucky mullins will be turned into a movie. Oct 31, 2017 he says the 2014 espn documentary it s time. Roy lee chucky mullins was an american football player at ole miss university of. Legislators want to scale back film incentives with its. The brad gaines chucky mullins story, one of the best came from retired tennessean sports writer larry woody. Jul 25, 2016 chucky mullins story headed to the big screen. On october 28, 1989, ole miss defensive back chucky mullins hit vanderbilt running back brad gaines in the back. The story of ole miss rebel defensive back chucky mullins, who in 1989 became paralyzed after making a tackle against vanderbilt player brad gaines.
Feb 10, 2018 let s go back to where the it s time story began. Jun 12, 2017 its time, a film based on the life of former ole miss football player chucky mullins, could be one of the last multimillion dollar motion pictures filmed in the state to take advantage of all three rebates offered in the mississippi motion picture incentive program. Finally, the movie its time was set to premier march 18 as part of the oxford film festival. There are a lot of people counting on us to do it justice, to do him justice. Its time chucky mullins, which details the story of former ole miss football player chucky mullins, and a campus panel discussion of race and pop culture. The film, undefeated, featured interviews with the athletes family. Legislators want to scale back film incentives with its time. The producer says its time will be true to chucky mullins spirit. It s time, a movie about mullins story, is now being. It s time 2020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. If you dont have any photos of the mall but want to share photos from the 90s id love to see anything. Film crew shooting movie about life of chucky mullins. One of the times will be this friday and thats the anniversary of the accident. Billy watkins update on the chucky mullins movie and.
Espn films to debut slate of documentaries from sec storied. Sep 03, 2014 of the many great lines in the espn sec storied it s time. Sep 05, 2014 on october 28, 1989, ole miss defensive back chucky mullins hit vanderbilt running back brad gaines in the back and separated him from the ball. The film crew for its time is taping a movie is about chucky mullins. This is a movie about football, but really its a love story chuckys love for russellville, chuckys love for football, russellvilles love for chucky, ole miss love for chucky. Its time to scale back film incentives, legislators say. Nov 15, 2016 producers of the chucky mullins movie need extras for a scene to be shot this week at mississippi veterans memorial stadium in jackson. Producers of the chucky mullins movie need extras for a scene to be shot this week at mississippi veterans memorial stadium in jackson. The chucky mullins story and also the sec storied documentary film, its time. Its time 2020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The chucky mullins story and also the sec storied documentary film, it s time. Oct 28, 2016 pierson has finally revealed information about the new project.
Its time tells the dramatic story of chucky mullins, a defensive back during the 1989 ole miss football season. I wonder if they will go for a religious angle as the only people that know this story are in the south. The film is a dramatic telling of the story of ole miss rebel football player chucky mulllins, his tragic onfield. Chucky and brad were forever linked by that play and a relationship was born out of tragedy. Its time film team captivated by ole miss and chucky. Pierson has finally revealed information about the new project. The 90minute documentary its time, which depicts the unique relationship between former sec players chucky mullins and brad gaines, will premiere on the vanderbilt campus tonight. Its affected his entire life to the point he comes to russellville on holidays, and comes on christmas day and cleans chuckys grave. Former auburn university defensive back zach gilbert, who is a cousin of mullins, wore number 38 in his honor. Brad gaines still lives them every day nearly 31 years after ole miss defensive back chucky mullins was paralyzed while.
Finally, the chucky mullins movie its time is ready for. Its time, a movie about mullins story, is now being. Its time the chucky mullins movie is rumored to be in the. The north carolinabased mount philo films plans to release the film its time next fall after. Its time, based on the life of former ole miss football player chucky mullins, took advantage of all three state film incentive. Highlights from the week include the first oncampus screening of the sec storied. Sep 10, 2019 its time, after chucky mullins favorite quote based off of ole miss rebels chant. A typical sec football game takes a turn for the worse. Roots are set to topline fritz mitchells sports film its time, based true story of ncaa players roy lee chucky mullins and brad gaines friendship after a tragic accident during a.
Chucky mullins movie being made posted by eric nies grind time on 81616 at 11. And brad gaines cant wait for people to see it by billy watkins. Its time to scale back film incentives, legislators say mississippi. Espn films to debut slate of documentaries from sec. Mullins was paralyzed after a hit during a 1989 game against vanderbilt. Oxford the story of former ole miss defensive back chucky mullins will be turned into a movie. Mark of exole miss db chucky mullins shows 25 years later. But in that heartbreaking moment, a friendship was born that lasted another two years, until mullins died of a blood clot in a memphis hospital room, with gaines at his side. Its time will be about mullins and former vanderbilt fullback brad gaines, who developed a friendship after mullins became paralyzed after. Its time film team captivated by ole miss and chucky mullins october 28, 2016 today, october 28, marks the 27th anniversary of the tackle on the twoyard line that changed the course of. Mullins s story was memorialized in a documentary film, undefeated. Its time for the oxford film festival ole miss news. Its time premieres thursday september 4th at 8pm et on the sec network. The story of brad gaines and chucky mullins video on october 28, 1989, ole miss defensive back chucky mullins hit vanderbilt running back brad gaines in the back and separated him from the ball.
Its time tells the dramatic story of chucky mullins, a defensive back. Aug 31, 2014 an espn movie about the relationship between former players is set to premiere soon. Come with us on a journey and a behind the scenes look into the motivation and planning of the biggest christian gathering in the history of. After arriving at the grave of chucky mullins, brad gaines takes a moment to reflect and remember the man that changed his life forever. This is a movie about football, but its really a love story. The concern began when movie companies brought in their.
The story is so powerful and he was a powerful individual, said brad gaines on the set tuesday. The producer says it s time will be true to chucky mullins spirit. The north carolinabased mount philo films plans to release the film it s time next fall after. Sec storied, the secrelated series of espn documentaries of which book of manning is a part will air its time, a documentary chronicling the stories of chucky mullins and brad gaines. Its time chronicles the inspirational journeys of these two men brought together by tragedy. Mullinss story was memorialized in a documentary film, undefeated. Of the many great lines in the espn sec storied its time. Its time film team captivated by ole miss and chucky mullins. Oxford film festival to screen chucky mullins movie the. Ole miss announces 2014 racial reconciliation week activities. The life and death of chucky mullins larry woody on. Story of chucky mullins to become movie the clarion ledger.
The ritual hasnt changed for more than two decades. On october 28, 1989, ole miss defensive back chucky mullins hit vanderbilt running back brad gaines in the back and separated him from the ball. Mullins received a horrific injury on a tackle in 1989 against vanderbilt, where he shattered four vertebrae bones and was immediately paralyzed. Long shot but since oxford doesnt have its own subreddit heres hopping someone here has some photos. Espn must face copyright trial over football documentary. Its time for world premiere of chucky mullins movie. Chucky mullins plunged headfirst into a tackle of vanderbilt fullback brad gaines after a short pass attempt. Its time, a film based on the life of former ole miss football player chucky mullins, could be one of the last multimillion dollar motion pictures. Featuring one of the most recognizable names in southeastern conference basketball lore, the latest chapter in espn films sec storied series is maravich. The brad gaines and chucky mullins story, which will air at 7 p. The story of former ole miss defensive back chucky mullins will be turned. The first 20 minutes of the movie, about the relationship between ole miss cornerback chucky mullins and vanderbilt fullback brad gaines, absolutely silenced. The impact shattered four vertebrae in his cervical spine, immediately paralyzing him. A movie on chucky mullins is in the beginning stages of being made.
According to the franklin county times a new yorkbased film company will be conducting a movie regarding former rebel defensive back chucky mullins life. The heartwarming and true story of roy lee chucky mullins and brad gaines that captured the hearts of americans in 1989. Chucky mullins was injured on october 28, 1989, during the ole miss rebels homecoming game against the vanderbilt commodores in oxford, mississippi. Movie will share story of chucky mullins franklin county.
Mostly hoping for interior shots but anything works. The oxford film society announced it will offer a special screening of its time, the dramatic telling of ole miss football player chucky mullins life. Mullins received a horrific injury on a tackle in 1989 against vanderbilt, where he shattered four vertebrae bones and was. Theres all of this love, and then brad and chucky end up becoming really close, so theres their love for each other, their friendship. The movie, its time, focuses on what happened after mullins was paralyzed. And brad gaines cant wait for people to see it by billy watkins mississippi scoreboard. Its time, a film based on the life of former ole miss football player chucky mullins, could be one of the last multimillion dollar motion pictures filmed in the state to take advantage of all three rebates offered in the mississippi motion picture incentive program the nonresident payroll portion of the incentive program, which offers a 25 percent cash rebate on payroll paid to cast and. View an excerpt from its time, the sec storied documentary about chucky mullins and brad gaines. Mullins has become an icon of sec football and courage.
Jul 24, 2014 the first 20 minutes of the movie, about the relationship between ole miss cornerback chucky mullins and vanderbilt fullback brad gaines, absolutely silenced the media that were fortunate enough. Finally, the chucky mullins movie its time is ready for the big screen. Extras needed for chucky mullins movie filming in jackson. It s time chronicles the inspirational journeys of these two men brought together by tragedy. The movie is based on the true story of two college football players, brad gaines pierson fode and chucky mullins sedale threatt, jr. The story of brad gaines and chucky mullins used his footage without paying an orally agreed upon license fee or giving appropriate credit. This is a movie about football, but its really a love story, research assistant dylan fowler told the franklin county times. Billy brewer in jackson today as filming continues on chucky mullins movie.
The story of brad gaines and chucky mullins used his footage without paying an orally agreed. The brad gaineschucky mullins story, one of the best came from retired tennessean sports writer larry woody. Some of the movie is being filmed at veterans memorial stadium in jackson this month. A dixie farewell chronicles the lives of university of mississippi football player roy lee chucky mullins and vanderbilt university fullback brad gaines and the heartrending account of the hit which brought them together. Jul 16, 2014 sec storied, the secrelated series of espn documentaries of which book of manning is a part will air it s time, a documentary chronicling the stories of chucky mullins and brad gaines. Et on sec network, the film explores the life of pistol pete maravich, one of the most prolific scorers and compelling personalities in basketball history. Of course, the festival was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The oxford film society announced it will offer a special screening of its time, the dramatic telling of ole miss football player chucky mullins. Its time, a film based on the life of former ole miss football player chucky mullins, could be one of the last multimillion dollar motion pictures filmed in the state to take advantage.
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