Behind-the-Scenes Featurette for “Safety”

BEHIND-THE-SCENES FEATURETTE AVAILABLE NOW FOR DISNEY’S POWERFUL AND MOVING DRAMA “SAFETY,”  WHICH DEBUTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+

From Acclaimed Director Reginald Hudlin (“Marshall”), Film Was Inspired by a True Story

BURBANK, Calif. (December 8, 2020) — Today, Disney+ released the behind-the-scenes featurette for its  new film, “Safety”, inspired by the empowering true story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McELrathBey, a young man facing a series of challenging circumstances, whose dedication and persistence help him to triumph over repeated adversities. Aided by his teammates and the Clemson community, he succeeds on the field while simultaneously raising and caring for his 11-year-old brother Fahmarr.  “Safety” will debut exclusively on Disney+ on Friday, December 11, 2020.

The film stars Jay Reeves (“All American,” “The Tax Collector”) as Ray and newcomer Thaddeus J. Mixson as Fahmarr along with Corinne Foxx, Matthew Glave, Hunter Sansone, Amanda Warren, Miles Burris, Isaac Bell, Elijah Bell and James Badge Dale.  It is directed by Reginald Hudlin (“Marshall”) and produced by Mark Ciardi, p.g.a. (“Secretariat,” “Miracle”) and Gordon Gray (“Million Dollar Arm,” ”The Rookie”) with a screenplay written by Nick Santora (“The Most Dangerous Game,” “The Fugitive”). Douglas S. Jones and Campbell McInnes served as executive producers.