Kim Longinotto-directed film follows a former prostitute’s efforts to end the sexual exploitation of at-risk youth
Showtime acquired the rights to “Dreamcatcher” on Thursday, a documentary about a former prostitute’s efforts to curb human trafficking and to prevent the sexual exploitation of at-risk youth. The deal was announced before its Jan. 25 world premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
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Directed by veteran documentarian Kim Longinotto (“Salma,” “Rough Aunties,” “Divorce Iranian Style,”) “Dreamcatcher” focuses on Brenda Myers-Powell, a former Chicago prostitute who helps...
Showtime acquired the rights to “Dreamcatcher” on Thursday, a documentary about a former prostitute’s efforts to curb human trafficking and to prevent the sexual exploitation of at-risk youth. The deal was announced before its Jan. 25 world premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
Also Read: 10 Sundance Breakout Stars Led by Melissa Rauch, Julia Garner and the ‘Knock Knock’ Girls
Directed by veteran documentarian Kim Longinotto (“Salma,” “Rough Aunties,” “Divorce Iranian Style,”) “Dreamcatcher” focuses on Brenda Myers-Powell, a former Chicago prostitute who helps...
- 1/22/2015
- by Travis Reilly
- The Wrap
Showtime Networks has made a deal for rights to Dreamcatcher, the Sundance premiere documentary by helmer Kim Longinotto (Salma, Rough Aunties, Divorce Iranian Style) about former Chicago prostitute-turned-advocate Brenda Myers-Powell and her efforts to fight the sexual exploitation of at-risk youth. The Rise Films, Vixen Films and Green Acres production in association with Impact Partners and Artemis Rising Foundation is produced by Lisa Stevens and Teddy Leifer (The Interrupters, The Invisible War) and executive produced by Dan Cogan, Geralyn White Dreyfous and Regina K. Scully; associate producers are John Stack and Wilfred Spears. Deal was negotiated by Andrew Herwitz of the Film Sales Company on behalf of the filmmakers.
- 1/22/2015
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
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