French Artist JR’s Documentary ‘Paper & Glue’ Wins Top ARCA Prize
“Paper & Glue,” the feature-length documentary that follows French artist JR as he plasters his provocative large-scale images of people in such places as the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, the U.S.-Mexico border wall and a California supermax prison, has won the top prize at Uruguay’s inaugural arts film festival, ARCA
Watch How Project Recover Brings Home America's Missing in Action
The documentary "To What Remains," set to be released in theaters on Dec. 10, follows the mission of Project Recover, a team of scientists, archaeologists, oceanographers, historians and military veterans who are searching for and recovering the remains of Americans missing in action.
Abramorama Partners with Imperative Entertainment to Release ‘To What Remains’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Abramorama is partnering with Imperative Entertainment for the nationwide release of the upcoming documentary “To What Remains.” After a world premiere on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11 at AFI Fest, the film will hit theaters in early December, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Watch the Trailer for Artist JR's New Documentary Paper & Glue
The enigmatic photographer and street artist JR has captured thousands of subjects over the decades with deep empathy and creativity, using his camera to magnify those most often ignored or scapegoated.
Joe Cocker’s ‘Mad Dogs & Englishmen’: Inside the Triumph and Trauma of a Legendary Tour
The singer’s grueling 1970 tour left many participants with lasting scars. Now, a new film commemorates the run in all its complexity
Specialty Exhibition Fights for Its Life In Current Market
Video streamers are poaching independent films that previously were destined for movie screens, putting the tug-of-war over indie product in a spotlight. Exhibitors are stretching to keep premier specialty films attached to the silver screen and at the same time indie distributors struggle to cover sizeable marketing costs, which is a longstanding obstacle to cinema runs.
‘Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster’ Doc Gets U.S. Deal Via Abramorama & Shout!; Watch The Trailer
EXCLUSIVE: Shout! Studios and Abramorama are teaming on North American rights to Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster, the Thomas Hamilton-directed feature documentary about the life and career of the horror movie icon. Abramorama will release the pic in a limited theatrical run on September 17.
‘The Outsider’ Trailer: Watch an Exclusive on the Making of the 9/11 Museum
Indie distributor Abramorama has released the first trailer for “The Outsider,” a look at the challenges Michael Shulan, creative director of the National 9/11 Museum at Ground Zero, faced.
Abramorama Buys Documentary About Battle to Build 9/11 Memorial (EXCLUSIVE)
Indie distributor Abramorama has acquired global distribution rights to “The Outsider,” a documentary that reveals the challenges to curate and construct the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum in lower Manhattan.
Abramorama Acquires Tribeca-Bound ‘The Price Of Freedom’, Doc Dissecting NRA’s Political & Cultural Influence; July Release Set Date
EXCLUSIVE: Abramorama said Friday that it has acquired theatrical rights to The Price of Freedom, the Judd Ehrlich-directed feature documentary delving into the history of the NRA and its political and cultural influence on the gun debate in the U.S. The deal, which calls for a limited theatrical release July 7, comes on National Gun Violence Awareness Day and ahead of the pic’s world premiere in the Spotlight Documentary section at this month’s Tribeca Film Festival.
‘Tomorrow’s Hope,’ Documentary About Early Childhood Education in Chicago, Debuts Trailer and Sets Release Date
“Tomorrow’s Hope,” a documentary about the importance of quality early childhood education, has sold North American rights to the independent distributor Abramorama.
No Small Matter, Part Two: Four Tips on Releasing an Independent Documentary During a Pandemic
Last week, we chronicled the winding but rewarding grassroots impact campaign for our feature documentary on early childhood education, No Small Matter. But we left off at a critical juncture we know many friends and colleagues faced this year — to release or not to release an indie film during a pandemic?
Watch Ozzy Osbourne, Liam Gallagher Talk Rockfield Studios in Upcoming Doc
Ozzy Osbourne and Liam Gallagher discuss the legacy of Rockfield Studios in the upcoming documentary Rockfield: The Studio on the Farm, out next month.
Documentary Film 'Long Live Rock: Celebrate The Chaos' To Premiere On THE CODA COLLECTION
On May 1, preeminent global distributor and rights management partner for music films Abramorama will have its documentary "Long Live Rock: Celebrate The Chaos" premiere on The Coda Collection — a unique, subscription streaming offering featuring an exclusive, curated selection of iconic music documentaries, concert films, and episodic series via Amazon Prime video channels, paired with a complementary web site exploring new perspectives on music
Abramorama Buys ‘Chasing Childhood’ Documentary (EXCLUSIVE)
Abramorama, an independent distribution company, has nabbed U.S. rights to the documentary “Chasing Childhood.”
Pope Francis Documentary FRANCESCO Streams Globally March 28
Award winning filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky built his career on demonstrating a commitment to documenting important stories of change and social justice.
Abramorama Buys Menachem Begin Documentary ‘Upheaval’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Abramorama has acquired worldwide theatrical and digital distribution rights to “Upheaval,” a documentary about former Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin. The indie studio plans to premiere the film in early June 2021.
Controversial Overpopulation Documentary ‘8 Billion Angels’ Sells to Abramorama (EXCLUSIVE)
“8 Billion Angels,” a documentary that grapples with overpopulation, has sold North American theatrical distribution rights to Abramorama.
Abramorama Nabs Mystery Drama ‘Looking for a Lady With Fangs and a Moustache’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Abramorama, a New York-based independent distribution company, has acquired worldwide rights to “Looking for a Lady With Fangs and a Moustache.”
‘Long Live Rock’ Documentary Lands Distribution, Schedules March Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Concert crowds are the stars of Jonathan McHugh’s directorial debut.