The ESPN debut of the unique documentary will be presented commercial-free and explores the rhythmic connection between music and sports
“Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience” will premiere August 14 at 9pm ET on ESPN and ESPN+. Grammy award-winning artist and Kennedy Center honoree Mickey Hart, drummer of the Grateful Dead and Dead & Company, takes the viewer on a sonic journey as he creates an original score inspired by conversations with legendary and iconic voices from the world of sports. His breath-taking score combined with exclusive stories and insight from elite athletes helps show the depths of the universal rhythm found in music, sports, and life.
“Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience” features stories from legendary athletes like Joe Montana and Marshawn Lynch to Sheryl Swoopes and Jack Nicklaus, sharing their personal insights and experiences on how sports and music share a universal language. The film celebrates the artistry behind these two worlds, showcasing how they mutually inspire and elevate each other. The striking visuals and evocative soundtrack both work to illustrate the pulse and energy that music brings to sports and vice versa.
Featured participants include Phil Jackson, Joe Montana, Laila Ali, Ronnie Lott, Marshawn Lynch, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Sheryl Swoopes, Ozzie Smith, Mario Andretti, Jack Nicklaus, Mike Piazza, Mark Messier, Alex Honnold, Mikaela Shiffrin, Rush Sturges, Alessia Zecchini, Bob Cousy and Bill Walton.
The film is directed by Torey Champagne and produced by ESPN Films, Bluefoot Entertainment, and Fresh Features.
