beyond the arc

This 6-part series for TSN follows NBA champ Danny Green on his farewell tour of Canada; featuring guest appearances from Simu Liu, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Fred VanVleet, Sarain Fox, Russell Peters, Kevin Hart, George St-Pierre, Jagmeet Singh and Justin Trudeau.

Docuseries (TSN)
2019  |  6 × 24m

Watch all 6 episodes

ep.1 – Ottawa
feat. Sarain Fox, Belly, Justin Trudeau, Jagmeet Singh

ep.4 – Winnipeg
feat. Chris Streveler, Nic Demski, Jackie Anderson, Wasps FC

ep.2 – Montreal
feat. Jay Baruchel, George St-Pierre, Kevin Hart, Bobby Lee, Donnell Rawlings

ep.5 – Vancouver
feat. Evander Kane, Steve Wiebe, Hidekazu Tojo

ep.3 – Halifax
feat. Neville “Puddie” Provo, Lindell Wiggington, Shaquille Smith

ep.6 – Toronto
feat. Louie Rankin, Boi 1da, Simu Liu, Russell Peters, Serge Ibaka, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

We followed the 2-Time NBA Champion Danny Green and his friends as they traveled throughout Canada, exploring Canadian cities and culture through the lens of sports. Along the way, he connects with famous Canadians, sports stars and fellow Raptors – experiencing and exploring and the communities, cultures and people in a 6-city, 6-episode journey.

Beyond the Arc gives fans a true behind-the-scenes look into a professional athlete’s off-season regimen. We follow along with Danny throughout his free agency drama, connecting with local celebrities, personalities and community leaders in each episode; giving Danny a unique perspective into Canada’s communities and our stories.

From greenlight to filming, the production team had 2-weeks to book locations, guests and chase down Canadian stories. The hustle resulted in a show that feels fresh, authentic and current.

Guest appearances included Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Randal Grichuk, Kevin Hart, Russell Peters, Justin Trudeau, Sarain Fox, Jagmeet Singh, George St-Pierre, Jay Baruchel, Evander Kane, Serge Ibaka, Fred VanVleet, Chris Boucher, Boi 1da, Simu Liu, Bobby Lee and Donnell Rawlings.

Credits
Co-EP, Producer: Graeme Mathieson
Co-EP: Darren Duncan, Danny Green
Director: Zachary Derhodge
Producers: Caitie Drewery, Gold Level Sports & Entertainment
DP: Roger Singh
Additional Camera: Steven Field
Editor: Cam Lasovich
Post Facilities: Saints Editorial

For inquiries, please contact Graeme Mathieson: graeme@bonfireoriginals.com

Two men in a mixed martial arts cage celebrating with high fives after a training session.
A man in a red Puma shirt bows his head as he signs an autograph for a person holding a baseball cap. Several people, including female athletes in blue jerseys and spectators, stand nearby on an outdoor basketball court with trees and a chain-link fe
Two hockey players sitting on a bench inside an ice rink, preparing for practice or game, with hockey gear including goalie pads and sticks.
Two people working in a music studio with multiple monitors, speakers, and equipment, engaged in a conversation
Three people in a boxing gym, two women wearing boxing gloves and a man holding boxing ring ropes, engaging in conversation.
A man and a woman standing indoors, smiling and engaged in conversation. The man is wearing a black t-shirt and a lanyard, the woman is wearing a black t-shirt and large earrings. There are stained glass windows and curtains in the background.
Two young men sitting at a table in a restaurant, one reaching for food and the other looking on. The background features modern decor with hanging lights.
Two men having a conversation in an indoor sports facility, with large windows and a high ceiling.
Two young men in athletic clothing in a large indoor gymnasium with a climbing wall and high windows. One man is running and the other is crouching.
A young man with a black Puma t-shirt and baseball cap talking to two older men, one in a white shirt and the other in traditional Indian attire, standing in front of a large white building with a group of Sikh men in the background.
A person getting a haircut in a barbershop, with the barber using clippers on the customer's hair.
A black and white background with white letters spelling 'GREEN' on the top and bottom rows. The word 'DANNY' is centered in large white letters, with a green scribble over the letter 'N'.
Green textured background with large, cut-out style text that reads: "DANNY GREEN" in varying shades of green.
Basketball player, Danny Green, with a beard and a backwards baseball cap, smiling and clapping in a stadium.
Collage featuring a black and white photograph of a basketball player in a Toronto Raptors jersey and a close-up of a basketball hoop, with graphic design elements and partial text.
Text overlay on a black and white basketball court background reading 'Beyond the Arc' with a green underline and some green lines.
Baseball players and team staff having a discussion in the dugout of a stadium, with cameras and media personnel capturing the moment.
Behind-the-scenes of a filmed scene: NBA player Danny Green and female boxer in a boxing gym engaged in a discussion, with boxing gloves hanging on the wall. A boom microphone held over the pair.
Two young men sitting on a bench by a tennis court, being filmed by a person with a camera and a microphone in a city park during daytime.
A group of eight diverse men and women, including NBA player Danny Green, posing together indoors, with a black curtain backdrop and stage lights overhead.
A film director holding a clapperboard with the words 'Montreal' written on it. The person is looking directly at the camera, with a serious expression, and the background is dark.
A man mid-air on a trampoline indoors, with large windows and padded structures.
A young girl wearing a Toroto Raptors t-shirt and a turban with a red design, standing in a dark room with her hands clasped near her face.