Actor Corbin Bernsen, whose resume includes memorable roles in the “Major League” feature films and television’s “L.A. Law” and “Psych,” will be in Athens, Tenn., this weekend to show off his new movie. Bernsen, wrote, directed, produced and stars in “25 Hill,” about soap box derby racing.
Athens is the first Southern stop on a multicity tour for the family film. According to publicists, Bernsen is taking “extraordinary measures” to spread the word about his newest movie and the legendary All American Soap Box Derby, which will celebrate its 75th anniversary next year.
In “25 Hill,” Bernsen stars as Roy Gibbs, a one-time champ who develops a friendship with a boy who dreams of his own Derby victory.
“We’re so excited to be bringing this film to the Athens area, where we have so many enthusiastic derby racers and families” said Bernsen, who wrote the script after reading a newspaper story about the financial difficulties of the Akron, Ohio-based Derby. “Together, we’re going to fire up a whole new passion for the soap derby across the country.”
The all-free weekend begins with a screening of the film at 6:30 p.m. today at Athens City Middle School. Bernsen will be on hand to speak about the film, meet with fans and autograph DVDs, which will be for sale at the screening. DVDs will be for sale later at Ian’s Markets, 430 S. White Street and 947 Congress Parkway North.