Question 1

What real-life story inspired the film Hard Miles?

Accepted Answer

The film is inspired by the life of Greg Townsend and the Ridgeview Academy Cycling Team, following a social worker who takes teenage convicts on a 1000-mile cycling ride.

Question 2

Which festival selected Hard Miles for screening?

Accepted Answer

Hard Miles was an official selection at the Chicago International Film Festival in 2023.

Question 3

How was Matthew Modine prepared for his role in Hard Miles?

Accepted Answer

Matthew Modine has used cycling as his mode of transportation in New York City for decades, which prepared him well for his role in the film.

Question 4

What previous film did Matthew Modine and Sean Astin both appear in?

Accepted Answer

Matthew Modine and Sean Astin both starred in the 1990 film Memphis Belle, and they also both appear in the show Stranger Things.

Question 5

How does the real Greg Townsend appear in Hard Miles?

Accepted Answer

The real Greg Townsend appears several times in the film: his hands do the welding, and he's the rider who turns back to look at the car when Greg clocks 'four old white dudes' at the end.

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