Michael Connelly

Michael Connelly is a lifelong Bostonian who loves to tell stories. For the last three decades, Connelly has used writing as his medium to spin a tale as he is the author of six books, and a popular Boston sports blog. His writings primarily focus on sports and how athletics can sometimes impact the world around them. Over recent years, his works have transcended the written page as three of his books were incorporated into national documentaries shown on HBO, CBS, and ESPN. This introduction to the film world, offered the author another vehicle to tell his stories. In 2025, Connelly was again compelled to share a narrative that he believed would resonate with others. This time, the first-time director elected to reveal his thesis in the form of a film called the Old Man Walking Club. The objective of this performative documentary is to introduce the audience to the power of connection in a world that is increasingly disconnected.