Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterNetflix is about to knock out competitors for the worldwide distribution rights to Halle Berry’s directorial debut.Berry’s “Bruised,” an MMA drama that is screening as a work-in-progress at the 2020 Toronto film festival, is stitching up sale close to $20 million, insiders familiar with negotiations said.
Endeavor Content is repping filmmakers in the deal.The director also stars in this tale of a washed-up MMA fighter struggling for redemption as both an athlete and a mother.More to come.
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