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SXSW Film Review: Linda Goldstein Knowlton’s Documentary ‘Split At The Root’
Deadline 3/13/2022 - American mothers fight for immigrants’ rights in Split at the Root, Linda Goldstein Knowlton’s powerful SXSX doc. Executive produced by Rosario Dawson and Lana Parrilla, it’s an intimate and inspiring portrait of activism.
Rosario Dawson & Lana Parrilla Join Border Crisis SXSW Documentary ‘Split At The Root’ As EPs
Deadline 2/9/2022 - scheduled to play SXSW festival’s Documentary Spotlight section, the film follows mothers separated from their children at the U.S. border and the grassroots initiative that reunites them.
Sarah Silverman to Produce Doc About America’s Insulin Crisis
Hollywood Reporter 2/1/2022 - 'Pay or Die' relies on personal stories of those with Type 1 diabetes who are living on the edge of survival.
Greenwich Entertainment Acquires ‘The Revolution Generation’
Deadline 1/28/2022 - Directed by the Sundance Award Winning eco film team Josh and Rebecca Tickell, narrated by Michelle Rodriguez.
Nell Tiger Free, Thomas Doherty, Lorenza Izzo Join ‘Fall Into Darkness,’ Launching Sales at Cannes
Variety 7/7/2021 - A trio of hot young stars have been set for director Roxanne Benjamin’s English-language reboot of the 2014 Spanish thriller “La Cueva.”
Peyton List To Star In Sci-Fi-Horror Movie ‘The Friendship Game’ — Cannes Market
Deadline 6/15/2021 - "Cobra Kai" and "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid" star Peyton List is set to lead sci-fi-horror film "The Friendship Game" from producers Daniel Bekerman ("Falling") and Zak Kilberg ("The Mauritanian").
‘The Mauritanian’ Shines at BAFTAs
Variety 4/8/2021 - Despite the film’s low profile in the voting season — it was unreleased in the U.K. until April — BAFTA voters were believers, handing the film five nominations including best film, actor and adapted screenplay.
Jodie Foster Wins Golden Globe for her Role in “The Mauritanian”
Variety 3/1/2021 - Jodie Foster may have won some of the biggest kudos of the night for showing up in her pajamas and cuddling with her wife...
A Tortured Guantánamo Detainee Fights for Freedom in ‘The Mauritanian’ Trailer
Rolling Stone 12/1/2020 - Film based on life of Mohamedou Ould Slahi will star Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tahar Rahim
Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim Make Late Entry Into Awards Race With STXfilms’ ‘The Mauritanian’
Variety 11/23/2020 - With an impressive cast that includes Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch and Shailene Woodley, the inspiring true story could resonate with AMPAS voters, especially its large international membership.
MUSIC GOT ME HERE, a Documentary About The Healing Power Of Music, to be Released in December
Broadway World 11/13/2020 - First Run Features will release the new documentary from Emmy and Peabody award-winning director Susan Koch.
‘Bellingcat: Truth in a Post-Truth World’ Doc Sets October Digital Release
Variety 8/18/2020 - Social Construct has sold North American rights to the Emmy-winning documentary to Topic, the streaming service from First Look Media. It will debut exclusively on the streamer on Oct. 1.