ESPN Pulls Boston Marathon Doc ‘Rachel, Breathe’; Director Frank Marshall Cites Rights Disagreement and Says Lawyers Told Him ‘Sign It Now or We Are Pulling the Show’

A documentary titled "Rachel, Breathe" was set to premiere on ESPN2 but was pulled an hour before broadcast due to a rights disagreement. The film's director and producer, Frank Marshall, expressed disappointment and stated that negotiations with ESPN lawyers were halted when they demanded a signature in exchange for airing the show. The documentary tells the story of marathon runner Rachel Foster, who overcame a major medical hardship to achieve athletic success.