Caroline Brew editor Grasshopper Films has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “The 50,” a documentary from Brenton Gieser centered on some of the nation’s first incarcerated substance abuse counselors.
The film will be released on VOD on April 9, tied to a series of special screenings in Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Francisco.
Additional markets will follow as part of Second Chance Month. Following its world premiere at DOC NYC, the film has played at Santa Barbara, Miami, Cleveland and Big Sky Film Festivals. “Grasshopper is extremely pleased to add ‘The 50’ to our catalog.
It was a natural fit. A subject that is both specific, yet universal, we’ll be discussing this documentary long after its release.
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