Ava DuVernay’s Array Releasing has partnered with JetBlue on an exclusive in-flight pop-up channel, offering a curated selection of 12 independent features from artists of color and women directors.
The films will be accompanied by a special video introduction from DuVernay, debuting across select JetBlue aircraft on December 1. The in-flight partnership is the first for Array, which has acquired and distributed more than 40 independent features since 2011.
“Over the years, I’ve experienced transformative moments by watching films while flying. Something about the intimacy of being in the air as stories unfold has always appealed to me,” shared DuVernay. “We launched Array Releasing in 2011 as a way to connect audiences with indie cinema made by underrepresented filmmakers. Our hope is that JetBlue travelers will sit back and enjoy the magic of these films, exploring new visions and new voices while in the majesty of mid-air.”
“We are thrilled to take Array...
The films will be accompanied by a special video introduction from DuVernay, debuting across select JetBlue aircraft on December 1. The in-flight partnership is the first for Array, which has acquired and distributed more than 40 independent features since 2011.
“Over the years, I’ve experienced transformative moments by watching films while flying. Something about the intimacy of being in the air as stories unfold has always appealed to me,” shared DuVernay. “We launched Array Releasing in 2011 as a way to connect audiences with indie cinema made by underrepresented filmmakers. Our hope is that JetBlue travelers will sit back and enjoy the magic of these films, exploring new visions and new voices while in the majesty of mid-air.”
“We are thrilled to take Array...
- 12/1/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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Indie filmmakers who are women and directors from the global majority will now have access to a new level of audience — literally.
Ava DuVernay’s distribution vehicle Array Releasing has partnered with JetBlue to launch a pop-up in-flight channel that will screen a dozen Array features.
“Over the years, I’ve experienced transformative moments by watching films while flying. Something about the intimacy of being in the air as stories unfold has always appealed to me,” DuVernay said in a statement. “We launched Array Releasing in 2011 as a way to connect audiences with indie cinema made by underrepresented filmmakers. Our hope is that JetBlue travelers will sit back and enjoy the magic of these films, exploring new visions and new voices while in the majesty of mid-air.”
Available starting today Thursday, each film will be preceded by a short video featuring DuVernay giving...
Indie filmmakers who are women and directors from the global majority will now have access to a new level of audience — literally.
Ava DuVernay’s distribution vehicle Array Releasing has partnered with JetBlue to launch a pop-up in-flight channel that will screen a dozen Array features.
“Over the years, I’ve experienced transformative moments by watching films while flying. Something about the intimacy of being in the air as stories unfold has always appealed to me,” DuVernay said in a statement. “We launched Array Releasing in 2011 as a way to connect audiences with indie cinema made by underrepresented filmmakers. Our hope is that JetBlue travelers will sit back and enjoy the magic of these films, exploring new visions and new voices while in the majesty of mid-air.”
Available starting today Thursday, each film will be preceded by a short video featuring DuVernay giving...
- 12/1/2022
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Ava DuVernay’s Array Releasing continues to give shine to underrepresented voices and stories by people of color and women with their latest acquisition, The Burial of Kojo from musical artist and filmmaker Samuel “Blitz” Bazawule. This marks the 22nd acquisition for Array which has become an epicenter of independent film driven by inclusive storytelling. Array has acquired distribution rights for the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The Burial of Kojo will debut on Netflix March 31 in tandem with a national screening tour. DuVernay made the announcement online Friday.
The Burial of Kojo is an official selection of the 2019 Pan African Film Festival and the 2018 Urbanworld Film Festival Best Narrative Feature Winner. Marking his feature debut, Bazawule tells the story of two brothers through the eyes of a gifted girl who travels beautiful lands that exist between life and death. The trailer above shows Bazwule...
The Burial of Kojo is an official selection of the 2019 Pan African Film Festival and the 2018 Urbanworld Film Festival Best Narrative Feature Winner. Marking his feature debut, Bazawule tells the story of two brothers through the eyes of a gifted girl who travels beautiful lands that exist between life and death. The trailer above shows Bazwule...
- 2/15/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
In Today’s TV News Roundup, AMC announced a new premiere date for the return of “The Walking Dead” season nine and director Patty Jenkins released a new trailer for TNT’s upcoming drama “I Am the Night,” starring Chris Pine.
Dates
AMC announced the return of “The Walking Dead” season nine on Feb. 10 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt. In the second half of the ninth season, both old and new survivors are forced to confront events that have taken place during the six-year time jump that occurred during the first half of the season. AMC also teased a new threat, which the network says is unlike anything the survivors have ever seen before. Following the season premiere, the network also revealed that season three of “Ride with Norman Reedus” will air at midnight on the same evening.
A new documentary “Roll With Me” is set to premiere Dec.
Dates
AMC announced the return of “The Walking Dead” season nine on Feb. 10 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt. In the second half of the ninth season, both old and new survivors are forced to confront events that have taken place during the six-year time jump that occurred during the first half of the season. AMC also teased a new threat, which the network says is unlike anything the survivors have ever seen before. Following the season premiere, the network also revealed that season three of “Ride with Norman Reedus” will air at midnight on the same evening.
A new documentary “Roll With Me” is set to premiere Dec.
- 11/26/2018
- by Nate Nickolai
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Array Releasing and Array founder Ava DuVernay announced Wednesday that they have acquired the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand rights to the Lisa France documentary Roll With Me. Marking her docu debut, the film will premiere December 1 on Netflix and will be accompanied by a national screening tour to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities which is recognized on December 3.
The film, which was an official selection at this year’s Slamdance Film Festival, chronicles recovering addict and paraplegic Gabriel Cordell’s momentous journey to become the first person to roll an unmodified wheelchair across America. France puts the spotlight on Cordell’s warrior spirit as he rides his bike on a world record-breaking expedition that spans 3,100 miles of open roads and small towns.
Roll With Me tells a motivating story and folds in intimate narratives of Ptsd, homelessness, unemployment, family estrangement and sobriety struggles.
The film, which was an official selection at this year’s Slamdance Film Festival, chronicles recovering addict and paraplegic Gabriel Cordell’s momentous journey to become the first person to roll an unmodified wheelchair across America. France puts the spotlight on Cordell’s warrior spirit as he rides his bike on a world record-breaking expedition that spans 3,100 miles of open roads and small towns.
Roll With Me tells a motivating story and folds in intimate narratives of Ptsd, homelessness, unemployment, family estrangement and sobriety struggles.
- 10/17/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Tough film, I really liked it and it struck me personally. Roll with Me, which screened at the recent Slamdance Film Festival, is a feature docu that centers on Gabriel Cordell, who, in 1992, was involved in a traffic accident that left him without the use of his legs.
After a drug-fueled, self-destructive spiral that lasted for years, the one-time aspiring actor sobered up at the age of 42. Needing a goal to strive for, he decided to make history as the first person to roll across the United States in a plain wheelchair.
Director Lisa France and the members of her small production team introduce themselves to viewers and almost immediately reveal that each has specific medical, psychological, and emotional issues.
This film really cuts to the core of so many issues that it’s hard not to take personally. I did.
Right away the documentary makes us empathize...
After a drug-fueled, self-destructive spiral that lasted for years, the one-time aspiring actor sobered up at the age of 42. Needing a goal to strive for, he decided to make history as the first person to roll across the United States in a plain wheelchair.
Director Lisa France and the members of her small production team introduce themselves to viewers and almost immediately reveal that each has specific medical, psychological, and emotional issues.
This film really cuts to the core of so many issues that it’s hard not to take personally. I did.
Right away the documentary makes us empathize...
- 3/2/2018
- by Peter Belsito
- Sydney's Buzz
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