Arlington Boy’s Adventure Hits the Big Screen
By Office of Communication
Posted on May 05, 2014, May 05, 2014

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A little boy's adventure becomes part of a major motion picture, thanks to the Arlington Police and Fire Departments. Back in April of 2012, you might recall a seven-year-old child by the name of Kye Sapp, who had been diagnosed with leukemia and became the spotlight in our hometown. His wish was to spend the day with first responders and Batman, ridding the city of evil and wrongdoing. A Wish with Wings, a local non-profit in Arlington, grants wishes to children who suffer from life-threatening illnesses. "I can remember getting the telephone call and asking if APD could help out with making Kye's day special," said Lt. Christopher Cook who oversees the police department's media office. "My staff was ecstatic and immediately began planning a day Kye was sure to remember." He spent the day fighting villains around the city and thwarted a bank robbery, nabbed a purse snatcher, and disarmed a "pretend" explosive device near City Hall. The police department made a video that went viral and captured over 265,000 views in just a few days. Little did the police department know that a filmmaker had a dream to produce a movie about people who have overcome obstacles and given to their communities because of their love of Batman. Producer Brett Culp was able to raise money and finance Legends of the Knight which is now being released and shown in theaters around the country. "We never dreamed that this story would end up on the big screen captivating the hearts of thousands around the country and putting Arlington on the map once again," said Cook. To learn more about the movie, go to www.WEareBATMAN.com

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