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WNBA star Brittney Griner has given Disney exclusive rights to tell her Russia imprisonment story in a documentary for ESPN.

Griner returned to the United States in 2022 following a prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. She had been imprisoned in Russia for having cannabis vape cartridges at an airport near Moscow. Disney will reportedly produce a documentary feature for ESPN Films and develop “a scripted series through ABC Signature” along with an “exclusive interview with ABC News anchor Robin Roberts,” according to Variety.

Burke Magnus, president of content at ESPN, hailed Griner as an exceptional athlete and a model of resilience.

“Brittney is an exceptional athlete whose hardship and resilience are nothing short of extraordinary,” said Magnus in a statement. “We are thrilled to be working with her to tell the nuances of her story and feel confident that this documentary will captivate audiences everywhere.”