Tim Blake Nelson Stars in BANG BANG: A Story of Redemption

Sunrise Films is pleased to announce the U.S. acquisition and upcoming theatrical release of BANG BANG, starring Tim Blake Nelson. Following acclaimed screenings at the Tribeca Film Festival, Locarno Film Festival, Deauville American Film Festival, and Oldenburg Film Festival, the film will open exclusively in select U.S. theaters on September 12, 2025.

In BANG BANG, retired boxer Bernard “Bang Bang” Rozyski (Tim Blake Nelson) finds a renewed sense of purpose when he reconnects with his estranged grandson and begins training him in the very sport that destroyed his life. As the bond between them grows, questions arise about Bang Bang’s true motivations – including from an old flame who witnessed his explosive rise in the 1980s and his bitter rivalry with her cousin, now a formidable political figure and Detroit mayoral candidate, Darnell Washington. Is Bang Bang simply passing down his anger, or is there real redemption in his mentorship?

The film stars Tim Blake Nelson (O Brother, Where Art Thou; Old Henry), Glenn Plummer (Gifted; Imperial Dreams), Kevin Corrigan (The Departed; Goodfellas), Nina Arianda (Being the Ricardos), Andrew Liner (Ransom Canyon), Erica Gimpel (Criminal Minds), and Daniella Pineda (The Accountant 2; Jurassic World: Dominion).

Directed by Vincent Grashaw, written by Will Janowitz, produced by Ran Namerode and Angelia Adzic of Randomix Productions, Cole Payne of Traverse Media, Vincent Grashaw, and Will Janowitz.  BANG BANG is a powerful exploration of family, legacy, and second chances, set against the gritty backdrop of Detroit.

Sunrise Films acquired BANG BANG for North American distribution and will handle the film’s release across select theaters this fall. 

Sunrise’s Head of US and International Distribution Andrew Nerger says “With BANG BANG, we were drawn to a powerfully written story filled with emotionally rich characters. Vincent Grashaw has crafted a film that poses a fascinating question: what happens to a larger-than-life athlete when their career ends? Tim Blake Nelson delivers what may be the most powerful performance of his already storied career. We can’t wait to bring this uncompromising, deeply authentic, character-driven film to audiences.”