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Wild State, Chris Hemsworth’s Company, Boards “Learning to Fly” Documentary Ahead of Aug. 21 Theatrical Debut
The production company Wild State says it will be part of the long-haul release of the ultra marathon-themed documentary Learning to Fly, directed by Max Lowe, with screenings set to begin Aug. 21 at New York’s Angelika Film Center.
Wild State, the production company founded by Chris Hemsworth and Ben Grayson, has announced it is joining the feature documentary Learning to Fly as the film prepares for a theatrical release, beginning Aug. 21 at the Angelika Film Center in New York, according to an exclusive report published July 31 by Deadline.
The film is described as an ultra marathon-themed documentary, with its subject matter tied to endurance running and the culture that forms around extreme distance events. Deadline reports that the project is directed by Max Lowe, who the outlet characterizes as an award-winning filmmaker.
Deadline says Wild State’s involvement is structured as a “long haul” commitment to the movie, with the company saying it has boarded the feature ahead of its first scheduled theater dates. The report places Wild State’s announcement in the lead-up to the film’s theatrical launch window rather than a later streaming or home entertainment release.
The Angelika Film Center is set to serve as the initial venue for the film’s rollout, with screenings scheduled to begin Aug. 21, the same date referenced in Deadline’s report as the start of the theatrical run.
While the report does not provide additional details in the excerpted material about casting, narrative structure, or additional release markets, it frames the announcement as part of how feature documentaries secure production and release partnerships for cinema-first distribution.
Lowe’s role as director and Wild State’s stated commitment as the project’s partner set up the documentary’s next phase, with the Aug. 21 Angelika opening functioning as the public test of audience interest in the film’s endurance-running theme and documentary format.
The next step for the film is the continuation of the release schedule around its Aug. 21 start date, as the project moves from production and partnership announcements into its theater-facing rollout.
For audiences and industry observers, the announcement also reflects the continued investment by actor-linked production companies in documentary films, particularly those centered on distinctive subcultures and physical challenge, where distribution partners can help shape how the story reaches mainstream cinema-goers.
Why It Matters
- An Aug. 21 theatrical start date places the film’s first public audience interaction in a cinema setting, shaping how documentary viewership is assessed before any later platform expansion.
- The partnership indicates that production-company involvement can extend beyond financing into release planning for documentary features.
- For theater operators and local audiences, the Angelika Film Center’s hosting of the opening dates the film’s entry into the New York exhibition cycle.
- The project’s ultra marathon theme may attract viewers interested in endurance sports and documentary storytelling, influencing demand for similar niche-focused films in theatrical windows.
- Actor-founded production companies continuing to back documentary features can affect how release pathways are negotiated and funded for non-scripted cinema.
Key Facts
- Wild State, founded by Chris Hemsworth and Ben Grayson, announced it has boarded the documentary feature Learning to Fly.
- Learning to Fly is described as an ultra marathon-themed documentary.
- The film is directed by Max Lowe, who Deadline describes as award-winning.
- Wild State’s announcement was published July 31 by Deadline.
- The film’s theatrical release is scheduled to begin Aug. 21 at the Angelika Film Center in New York.