Chase Ogden’s ‘Super Frenchie’ set for distribution

It’s always nice when someone from our region attracts national notice. This time it’s Chase Ogden ’s turn.

Ogden, an associate professor of theatre and film at Eastern Washington University , is the producer and director of the documentary feature film “Super Frenchie.” Greenwich Entertainment, the New York-based independent distribution company, just purchased the North American rights to Ogden’s film.

Greenwich Entertainment , I should note, distributed the documentary “Free Solo,” which won the 2019 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.

“Super Frenchie” follows the experiences of base-jumping skier Matthias “Super Frenchie” Giraud , from his stunts flying off mountains both in Europe and in the United States.

As described in the 2020 Vancouver International Film Festival guide, the film “is chock-full of thrilling alpine feats, but it’s also a compelling look at the psychology of a man willing to risk death again and again. Interviews with Giraud, his parents, his compatriots, and his mercifully understanding wife shed light on what makes him tick, and things get pretty poignant when the birth of a son coincides with an event that drives him to question his life’s passion.”

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Greenwich plans to release Ogden’s film on March 26. It will be available for theatrical screenings, virtual cinema and on digital platforms.

“Super Frenchie” played also at the 2020 Spokane International Film Festival .