Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson and John Hawkes star alongside newcomer Zak Gottsagen in THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON. In this touching, genuine film by first-time filmmakers Mike Schwartz and Tyler Nilson, Zak runs away from his care home to make his dream of becoming a wrestler come true. The film was actually written around Zak after the filmmakers encountered each other at a camp for disabled students. Listen as they recount the tale, which is as heartwarming as the movie.
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