Give the soon-to-be-released “Grace Point” movie a view and you’ll likely spot some familiar fighting faces. Former UFC champions Aljamain Sterling and Chris Weidman , as well as former UFC fighter and current analyst Din Thomas all have speaking roles in the drama-thriller that releases on digital platforms Tuesday with a limited theatrical run. The movie, directed and written by filmmaker Rory Karpf, stars John Owen Lowe (son of Rob Lowe), Andrew McCarthy (of Brat Pack infamy), and Harlan Drum (“MacGyver”, “Friendship Never Dies”). In addition to the work that earned him five Emmys and a Peabody Award, Karpf is known in the MMA space for his work with the UFC. He’s worked on various projects for the promotion including the long-running series “Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight.” “Grace Point” is Karpf’s first scripted film. The plot centers around Brandon, a young man struggling with a drug problem and played Lowe, as he takes a trip with his father (McCarthy) to a rehabilitation center in a small town.
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UFC notables appear in ‘Grace Point’ movie, set to release this week – MMA Junkie