Gregory Bayne and Kirk Bloodsworth invite you to come hear Kirk’s engaging re-telling of his truly remarkable story of triumph over injustice, and to be part of the production of their feature documentary film, BLOODSWORTH: An Innocent Man, on Thursday, May 17th at the Egyptian Theater in downtown Boise.

Kirk Bloodsworth is the first death row inmate in the United States to be exonerated by DNA evidence. Sentenced to death in 1985 for a crime he did not commit, his remarkable story is the subject of the new documentary film, BLOODSWORTH: An Innocent Man, by Idaho filmmaker Gregory Bayne.

Kirk is a natural storyteller with a keen ability to whisk you away into his world as he guides you through his life story, and this event is designed to provide him with the opportunity to do what he does best; tell his story to an audience. We want YOU to be in that audience.

The evening, which will be filmed by Gregory and crew, will provide the spine of the film as we unfold the facts of his case through both archival footage and animated sequences. It’s a crucial element in the production of our film, and a wonderful opportunity to be part of this homegrown endeavor.

Admission is free, but donations toward the film’s continued production are highly encouraged. Reserve your tickets at: http://bloodsworth.eventbrite.com/

BLOODSWORTH: An Innocent Man is a sponsored project of the IFP (Independent Filmmaker Project in NYC – ifp.org), a 501(c)3 non-profit, able to accept tax-deductible donation on our behalf.

To make a tax-deductible donation right now, click here: https://market.ifp.org/newyork/fiscal/DonateNow.cfm?ProjectID=508

JENS PULVER | DRIVEN the intimate documentary about the legendary mixed martial arts champion, Jens Pulver, gets Nationwide Release 

The widely praised independent feature documentary about the legendary mixed martial arts champion, Jens Pulver is now available on several major VOD internet and cable networks across the United States and Canada, with additional cable outlets including TimeWarner, Cox and Comcast coming online in September.

JENS PULVER | DRIVEN, described as “Brilliant,” “Inspirational,”  and “Raw and Powerful,” is now available for rent or purchase via several popular online and cable video on demand providers including  iTunes, CinemaNow, Blockbuster, Zune, Xbox, Shaw Cable, AmazonVOD, DirectTV, Playstation and many more, with leading cable providers TimeWarner, Comcast and Cox coming online with the film in September. A full list of current and upcoming platforms carrying the film can be found at: http://jenspulverdriven.com

Additionally, the limited run Fan Edition DVD is available with an extended cut of the film and special features including extended interviews, outtakes, and deleted scenes from the film for just $19. This region free DVD ships worldwide and is available now. Find it at www.jenspulverdriven.com or on Amazon.com.

In production over the course of 2010, JENS PULVER | DRIVEN gained early support from fans who contributed to the production of the film via a kickstarter.com campaign which got the film underway. Jens himself was both surprised and deeply heartened by the outpouring of support stating, “What it says to me is that I have friends rather than fans. I have people who were willing to support me in creating this film…I love them all for it.”

The film captures a raw behind the scenes look of what it takes to live the life of a fighter, and both the mental and physical toll one endures when preparing for a bout. Jens allowed the camera to capture every moment, the good and the bad, “It was scary at first, only because the emotion in this is not fake, and I am [putting myself] out there for all to judge and have an opinion about me.” As to how he’s portrayed in the film, Jens advises, “It’s dead on.”

In 2011, JENS PULVER | DRIVEN has appeared at film festivals including the Beverly Hills Film Festival and the deadCENTER Film Festival in Oklahoma City, OK as well as on the GET DRIVEN Film Tour which has taken the film, and Jens, into communities to screen in front of at-risk youth audiences. Jens, who reveals much of his background growing up as a victim of child abuse and witness to domestic violence in the film, is very pleased to see the movie being used in this way, “It makes me feel like I am contributing… I want this movie to be there to help and to motivate those who are stuck in life, stuck at a crossroads… I hope it helps set the wheels in motion so that they can find a direction, and a purpose.”

With a nationwide release the film has also garnered several positive reviews with viewers calling the film “Engaging Cinema,” with the ability to cross over from traditional fight fans, with one viewer stating, “I never thought I could enjoy a fight movie, but I was very wrong. Not only enjoyable but touching and beautiful as well.” Jens admits he wasn’t sure what to expect, but says he’s, “Very happy with the reviews so far…it makes it all worth it.”

What’s next for Jens Pulver? Beyond his work with director Gregory Bayne continuing to bring JENS PULVER | DRIVEN to audiences worldwide, he is currently appearing in the newly released video game Supremacy MMA and looking forward to more opportunities in the cage. Though, as he states, a new chapter of his life is appearing on the horizon, “I am toward the end of my fighting days, and for now I just like learning and getting better. Eventually, I will hopefully be able to channel those desires to be a World Champion into desires for being some thing else. My main goal is to be a good father and husband and to watch my kids grow and experience life… and to do all this with my best friend on the planet, my wife.”

Follow the film on Twitter @drivenfilm

And, on Facebook www.facebook.com/jenspulverdriven

Jens Puver on Twitter @Jens_pulver

Director, Gregory Bayne on Twitter @gregorybayne