{
  "id": 5360211,
  "title": "‘Little Death’ Helmer Jack Begert Teams With David Permut For Biopic On LSD-Fueled No-Hitting MLB Pitcher Dock Ellis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/little-death-helmer-jack-begert-teams-with-david-permut-for-biopic-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T16:23:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Deadline",
    "slug": "deadline",
    "url": "https://deadline.com/2026/09/dock-ellis-movie-sets-jack-begert-director-1237066971/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "EXCLUSIVE: After developing a biopic on famed MLB pitcher Dock Ellis for at least a decade, Oscar-nominated producer David Permut (Hacksaw Ridge) is gaining traction, having set Sundance prize-winner Jack Begert (Little Death) to direct from his own script. Dock will chronicle Ellis’ unconventional career, outspoken advocacy for Black players in the league, and his legendary no-hitter […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}