Safety (2020)

About Safety

"Safety" is an American biographical sports drama film that premiered on Disney+ in December 2020. The story is based on the life of Ray McElrathbey, a former safety for the Clemson Tigers football team, who, while juggling schoolwork and practices, has to raise his 11-year-old brother, Fahmarr. Helmed by Reginald Hudlin, the film highlights Ray's perseverance and the struggles he faces trying to balance academics, football and family.

Making / Production

The film captures the true-life account of McElrathbey, and recreates the inspiring tale in Clemson, South Carolina, the original setting of the events. Directed by Reginald Hudlin, the film is produced by Mark Ciardi, known for his work on inspirational sports dramas. The screenplay was penned by Randy McKinnon and Nick Santora.

Actors

• Jay Reeves as Ray McElrathbey - Reeves portrays the character with conviction, showcasing the hardships and determination of the real McElrathbey.
• Thaddeus J. Mixson as Fahmarr McElrathbey - Mixson gives a heart-warming performance as Fahmarr, successfully capturing the innocence and spirit of a young boy facing the harsh realities of life.
• Corinne Foxx as Kaycee - Foxx plays Kaycee, Ray's love interest, and brings a refreshing lightness and emotional support to Ray's challenging world.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Safety" is based on the incredible true story of former football player, Ray McElrathbey.
• The movie was filmed in Clemson, South Carolina where the real-life events took place.

Awards

As of the time of writing, "Safety" has not received any awards.

Quotes

• "Success is not an accident. Success is actually a choice." - Ray McElrathbey
• "Clemson is a special place, and when I got here ...they were like a family." - Ray McElrathbey

Music, Soundtrack

• "Hold Us Together" - H.E.R.
• "My Time" - Will Claye
• "Champion" - Boi-1da