Producers of the chucky mullins movie need extras for a scene to be shot this week at mississippi veterans memorial stadium in jackson. The film is a dramatic telling of the story of ole miss rebel football player chucky mulllins, his tragic onfield injury and its uplifting aftermath. The producer says it s time will be true to chucky mullins spirit. It appears the chucky mullins story is about to hit the big screen. The north carolinabased mount philo films plans to release the film it s time next fall after. The chucky mullins story and also the sec storied documentary film, it s time. Before i was injured i really admired him and his story had a special place in my heart. Chucky mullins impact to ole miss football is beyond significant, and this movie shows that his life didnt just stop, it lives on, through. View an excerpt from its time, the sec storied documentary about chucky mullins and brad gaines.
Each year, one ole miss player is given the chucky mullins courage award and is allowed to wear mullins no. 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. Movie cameras were moving into place monday at mississippi veterans memorial stadium, and producers of the chucky mullins movie said they need help from extras. If you watch the video it will send chills down your spine. Mostly hoping for interior shots but anything works. Oct 31, 2017 he says the 2014 espn documentary it s time. Its affected his entire life to the point he comes to russellville on holidays, and comes on christmas day and cleans chuckys grave. 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. Movie crew filming chucky s story locally sec news. Its time tells the dramatic story of chucky mullins, a defensive back during the 1989 ole miss football season. The ritual hasnt changed for more than two decades. Related edit former auburn university defensive back zach gilbert, who is a cousin of mullins, wore number 38 in his honor. Movie will share story of chucky mullins franklin county.
The movie, its time, focuses on what happened after mullins was paralyzed. Its time to scale back film incentives, legislators say. Aug 31, 2014 a collision between brad gaines and chucky mullins 25 years ago left the vertebrae in mullins neck shattered, but it created a bond between the two football players of different races that lent. The right side of chuckys helmet struck gaines squarely in the back, just below the shoulder pads. Its time will be about mullins and former vanderbilt fullback brad gaines, who developed a friendship after mullins became paralyzed after. Espn must face copyright trial over football documentary. Sep 10, 2019 its time, after chucky mullins favorite quote based off of ole miss rebels chant. Mullins s story was memorialized in a documentary film, undefeated. Chucky mullins will be the subject of the film, which production research assistant dylan fowler said will have a remember the titansesque feel. Gaines, a wide receiver for the commodores was hit by mullins, a hit that instantly paralyzed the player.
Chucky graduated from russellville high school in 1988. Its timechucky mullins, which details the story of former ole miss football player chucky mullins, and a campus panel discussion of race and pop culture. The espn movie its time came out before the football season documenting the 25th year, and it profiled gaines and his family as much as it did mullins. After his mothers death when he was in the seventh grade, and at his request, chucky was placed under the guardianship of carver and karen phillips. The story of ole miss rebel defensive back chucky mullins, who in 1989 became paralyzed after making a. The story of ole miss rebel defensive back chucky mullins, who in 1989 became paralyzed after making a tackle against vanderbilt player brad gaines. Chucky mullins died on may 6, 1991 due to complications from his spinal cord injury. If possible, we would love to get more people to come out and support this effort by participating as extras, producer wendy yamano said. The movie is slated to air in theatres in fall of 2017. 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. Feb 10, 2018 let s go back to where the it s time story began.
Mullins impact on ole miss, gaines still resonates 25 years. Nov 14, 2016 the film crew for its time is taping a movie is about chucky mullins. The brad gaines chucky mullins story, shown at sarratt cinema on vanderbilt s campus sept. It s time cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It s time, a movie about mullins story, is now being. Its time casting call morgan casting film auditions. 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, after chucky mullins favorite quote based off of ole miss rebels chant. Some of the movie is being filmed at veterans memorial stadium in jackson this month. A new york based movie production assistant rcently conducted research for a potential film in russellville, ala. 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. Thanks to larry woody s book, chucky mullins will be with us a long time. Chucky and brad were forever linked by that play and a relationship was born out of tragedy. Javascript is required for full functionality on this.
Legislators want to scale back film incentives with its. Finally, the chucky mullins movie its time is ready for. The oxford film society announced it will offer a special screening of its time, the dramatic telling of ole miss football player chucky mullins. Film crew shooting movie about life of chucky mullins wjtv. Jul 25, 2016 oxford the story of former ole miss defensive back chucky mullins will be turned into a movie. Jul 24, 2014 chucky mullins impact to ole miss football is beyond significant, and this movie shows that his life didnt just stop, it lives on, through the ole miss player that wears his jersey number 38. Chucky mullins movie being made posted by eric nies grind time on 81616 at 11. Mullins received a horrific injury on a tackle in 1989 against vanderbilt, where he shattered four vertebrae bones and was. Start a free trial to watch sec storied on youtube tv and cancel anytime. Chucky mullins is a very big inspiration in my life. Coach brewer leaned over to chucky and asked him if he had any words for the team and he softly whispered to him its time. Extras needed for chucky mullins movie filming in jackson. The chucky mullins story and also the sec storied documentary film, its time.
Oxford the story of former ole miss defensive back chucky mullins will be turned into a movie. Ole miss defensive back who was paralyzed while trying to tackle vanderbilt fullback brad gaines on october 28, 1989. The film crew for its time is taping a movie is about chucky mullins. I watched a documentary of his life and was brought to tears. Additionally, the winter institute will celebrate its 15th anniversary. The ball and mullins a skinny 6foot, 170pounder arrived at the same time. Some of the movie is being filmed at veterans memorial stadium in jackson this.
Hes loving this, because again, this story, i think it has an opportunity to touch people, said brad gaines, who played against mullins. The story is so powerful and he was a powerful individual, said brad gaines on the set tuesday. Gaines makes the 2 hour, 30 minute drive every christmas morning. If you dont have any photos of the mall but want to share photos from the 90s id love to see anything. Thanks to larry woodys book, chucky mullins will be with us a long time. Its time for the oxford film festival ole miss news. Mark of exole miss db chucky mullins shows 25 years later. The right side of chucky s helmet struck gaines squarely in the back, just below the shoulder pads. Long shot but since oxford doesnt have its own subreddit heres hopping someone here has some photos.
Its time cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It s affected his entire life to the point he comes to russellville on holidays, and comes on christmas day and cleans chucky s grave. The story of brad gaines and chucky mullins used his footage without paying an orally agreed upon license fee or giving appropriate credit. Long shot but since oxford doesnt have it s own subreddit here s hopping someone here has some photos. Story of former rebel chucky mullins to become movie. Its time film team captivated by ole miss and chucky. The story of former ole miss defensive back chucky mullins will be turned. Production has started on the chucky mullins story. The producer says its time will be true to chucky mullins spirit. 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, 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. Rick telander, sports illustrated you dont have to be a football fan to appreciate this touching story about how times and values have changed in the old south.
Ginn told her about undefeated and sent her a copy of the film upon her request. 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. Legislators want to scale back film incentives with its time. The heartwarming and true story of roy lee chucky mullins and brad gaines that captured the hearts of americans in 1989.
The north carolinabased mount philo films plans to release the film its time next fall after. Its time for world premiere of chucky mullins movie. Many rebel fans know the general story about chucky mullins, but now there is a movie being made to tell the whole story. Mullins received a horrific injury on a tackle in 1989 against vanderbilt, where he shattered four vertebrae bones and was immediately paralyzed. While gaines was uninjured, mullins suffered a broken neck on the play, leaving him a quadriplegic. Roy lee chucky mullins was born on july 8, 1969, in russellville, ala. I wonder if they will go for a religious angle as the only people that know this story are in the south.
A new york agency is in the beginning stages of creating a fulllength feature film that will tell the story of one of russellvilles mostloved sports heroes. Jul 25, 2016 brad gaines and the late chucky mullins photo. A collision between brad gaines and chucky mullins 25 years ago left the vertebrae in mullins neck shattered, but it created a bond between the two football players of different races that lent. The chucky mullins story could be hitting the big screen in fall 2017. Its time film team captivated by ole miss and chucky mullins. Its time, a movie about mullins story, is now being. Chucky mullins movie being filmed in the metro wlbt. The franklin county times reports that a new york based movie company has been working a film to be released in fall 2017. Three times a year, brad gaines gets up early and makes the threehour drive to russellville, alabama, to.
After his mother s death when he was in the seventh grade, and at his request, chucky was placed under the guardianship of carver and karen phillips. 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. One of the more touching scenes in the movie its time is when former vanderbilt football player brad gaines played by pierson fode visits and cleans the grave of ole miss chucky mullins in russellville, alabama. Filming has started for the chucky mullins story youtube. 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. Oxford film festival to screen chucky mullins movie the. Oxford film festival to screen chucky mullins movie the oxford. Highlights from the week include the first oncampus screening of the sec storied. The brad gaineschucky mullins story, shown at sarratt cinema on vanderbilts campus sept. The official news stories archives for the ole miss rebels. The article further reports that the movies title is currently its time, after chucky mullins favorite quote based off of ole miss rebels chant. During a brutal collision between two football players, chucky mullins is left on the playing field. Special screening set for its time documenting chucky mullins. Three times a year, brad gaines gets up early and makes the threehour drive to russellville, alabama, to the gravesite of chucky mullins.