Being AP Races Ahead in the iTunes and Volta.ie Charts
Being AP, a documentary which explores the life and career of legendary jockey AP McCoy, has reached the number 1 spot in the Irish iTunes film charts, in addition to becoming the most popular film on Volta.ie. The acclaimed documentary has also taken €69,000 in its opening weekend at the Irish and UK box office.
By taking the top spot on iTunes, Being AP is ahead of major Hollywood releases including Ant Man, Inside Out and Ted 2 on its first week of release.
Being AP is the incredible inside story of a sporting legend. As A.P. McCoy nears the end of his career, the characteristics that have driven him to dominate the most dangerous of sports remain as strong as ever. Fearless and willing to sacrifice everything to achieve his goals, this film reveals the exhaustive training routine, injuries, doubt, triumphs, failures, and A.P.’s soul-searching to find a way to leave the stage. With unprecedented access to A.P. and those closest to him, Being A.P. celebrates an incredible man who became the greatest jump jockey the world has ever seen.
This documentary of the recently-retired jockey was directed by Anthony Wonke and produced by Alan Maher, Nick Ryle and John Woollcombe. The production companies were Roads Entertainment, Moneyglass Films and Partizan Films.
Being AP premiered at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival in September of this year. The film was praised by The Racing Post for being accessible for both fans and newcomers to the sport. “This is race jumping at its most vivid, with the man who came to dominate his profession portrayed with a level of sometimes brutal honesty that will leave those new to his genius both shocked and in awe.”
Being AP is out now on DVD, VOD and in cinemas.