In celebration of the life of Hollywood Icon Burt Reynolds, who passed away earlier today, CMT will be encoring the “The Bandit,” the 2016 documentary about the famous film “Smokey & The Bandit.” CMT will air “The Bandit” on Friday, September 7 at 8pm and 10 pm EST, as well as on Saturday, September 8 at 12pm EST after “CMT Hot 20 Countdown.” One of Reynolds’ films “Without a Paddle,” will also air on Friday, September 7 immediately following the 10 pm documentary.
“The Bandit,” is an original documentary about 70s superstar Burt Reynolds, his best friend, roommate and stunt-double Hal Needham, and the making of their unlikely smash hit “Smokey & The Bandit.” The film tells the action-packed story of the making of the iconic film, while tracing the vivid personal journeys of Reynolds and Needham from obscurity to stardom and highlighting one of the most extraordinary relationships in Hollywood history. Featuring new interviews with Reynolds, rare archive material, including footage from Reynold’s personal archive, as well as candid interviews with the late Hal Needham, the documentary tells an exhilarating and moving story about loyalty, friendship and creative risk. Jesse Moss produces and directs. Amanda McBaine produces for Mile End Films. Jayson Dinsmore, Lewis Bogach and John Miller-Monzon executive produce for CMT.
