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Linsanity the Movie coming October 4th
LOS ANGELES – Sept. 16, in the year of our Lord 2013
– Basketball phenom Jeremy Lin’s history-making,
record-breaking, breathtaking NBA ascendancy is just as
remarkable for its backstory of setbacks and personal faith. And
that’s what comes to life—in theaters and on VOD—with the Oct. 4
debut of LINSANITY, a film for anyone who ever rooted for the
underdog.
From Director Evan Jackson Leong and narrated by Daniel Dae Kim,
LINSANITY follows an undersized California kid—a child of
Taiwanese immigrants—who loved hoops fiercely and refused to
give up. It’s also the story of the faith and family that
sustained and guided him through physical and societal
obstacles, and past heartbreaking setbacks.
“If I learn a lot, if I grow a lot through tough times, that’s
part of His perfect plan,” Lin says.
More to the Jeremy Lin Story Than You May Know
Lin was a benchwarmer about to be released by the 2012 New York
Knicks—the third team to cut him in two months—when a chance to
play propelled him into national headlines and sudden status as
an NBA starter and team leader.
But it was just the latest Hollywood-worthy hurdle cleared by
the first-ever Asian-American NBA star.
As a high school player in California Lin experienced racial
ridicule but led his team to a state title, defeating an
“unbeatable” opponent.
Big college programs showed no interest, so Lin attended Harvard
with no scholarship, where the basketball coach built his
program around Lin.
With no NBA draft, Lin became a free agent, twice signing and
getting cut before the Knicks gave him a last chance.
Known for outworking anyone on the court, Jeremy despaired of
ever seeing his true chance in the NBA. What kept him going?
Faith in God, he says—and it’s a topic he far prefers over the
“Linsanity” mania.
Showing the important roles of parents, brothers, pastor and
friends, LINSANITY inspires viewers with a young man’s
journey—and faith story—through the highs and lows of a life
that stands ready to affect many more lives, worldwide, for
great good.