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EXCLUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment is going big on Loudmouth. The company has acquired North American rights to the documentary about the Rev. Al Sharpton, and plans a December 9 theatrical release for the film just as Oscar shortlist voting rolls around.

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Loudmouth’s first images are of New York City in the 1980s, startling footage of frothing racism from Howard Beach to Bensonhurst back when Rev. Al Sharpton rose to prominence as an organizer, orator and agitator.

Baptist minister, civil rights activist, presidential candidate and talk show host are just four of the hats Al Sharpton has worn since his days growing up in the public housing projects of the Brownsville section of Brooklyn.Now his life, which has sometimes been caught under the shadow of controversy, is the focus of the new documentary Loudmouth, which premiered on Saturday at the Tribeca Festival in New York City.EGOT winner John Legend, who served as one of the executive producers on the project, and Grey's Anatomy alum and Broadway star Jesse Williams were among the stars who hit the red carpet for the event atBMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Star power: Jesse Williams and John Legend were among the artists who brought some star power to the premiere of Loudmouth, a documentary about the life and times of Al SharptonWilliams, 40, stepped out in front of admiring photographers in black and white-patterned pants with a grey shirt and a tan jacket.He also donned white sneakers, and had his dark hair closely shaven to go along with a full beard and mustache.

Tribeca Festival announced the lineup for this year’s Talks and Reunions, which features discussions with notable actors, artists, entertainers, and more.Tribeca will also present the second annual Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award to acclaimed actor, author, and activist, Common. He will be joined in conversation with New York Times writer Charles M.