Abramorama Picks Up ‘Love & Bananas’ For Theatrical Release In April, Unveils Trailer
The film follows Bell and a team of elephant rescuers — led by world-renowned Asian elephant conservationist and Time magazine’s Hero of Asia, Sangdeaun Lek Chailert
George Harrison Tribute ‘Concert for George’ Set for Theatrical Run
The launch takes place five days before what would have been George Harrison’s 75th birthday.
Bert Marcus Productions, Abramorama Acquire ‘What We Started’
Bert Marcus Productions has partnered with Abramorama for the North American distribution rights to documentary, What We Started, which delves into the world of electronic dance music
Documentaries Are Losing the Theatrical Game, But Don’t Despair Yet
Abramowitz’s Abramorama has released dozens of documentaries theatrically, including this year’s Jane Goodall doc Jane and last year’s hit Beatles doc Eight Days a Week ($2.9 million).
Abramorama Acquires North American Rights To Rugby Docu ‘Chasing Great’
Chasing Great reached a milestone as the top-grossing doc in New Zealand of all time and had the third highest opening weekend in Australia.
Oscars: 15 Feature Documentaries Shortlisted
Abramorama has generated $1.3 million in domestic grosses for Jane, which explores the work for anthropologist Jane Goodall. The National Board of Review gave Jane its top documentary award on Nov. 28.
Abramorama Acquires Rights To ‘Kangaroo – A Love-Hate Story’
The film, which examines Australia’s love-hate relationship with its best-known icon, will be released theatrically in New York and Los Angeles on January 19 before releasing to select cities nationwide.
Bob Dylan Gospel-Era Doc To Get One-Night-Only Screening Pre-DVD Release
Abramorama and Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings will premiere Jennifer Lebeau’s Bob Dylan concert documentary Trouble No More with Landmark Theatres.
Concert Documentary, 'Above & Beyond Acoustic - Giving Up The Day Job'
Abramorama and Above & Beyond announced a deal for all rights, including a global theatrical rollout, to Above & Beyond Acoustic – Giving Up The Day Job.
Bob Dylan Film 'Trouble No More' Prepped for One-Night-Only Screening
The new concert documentary film highlighting Bob Dylan's infamous gospel period will hit theaters for a one-night-only event on Thursday, November 2nd.
Eric Clapton Documentary Gets Awards-Qualifying Release in November
Abramorama is partnering with Showtime Networks for the theatrical release of Life in 12 Bars, which has been submitted for Oscar consideration.
Abramorama Brings Aboard Tom Hassell As SVP & Head Of Sales
He had been collaborating with the company as a consultant since 2010 on titles including recently Ron Howard’s The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years, Miss Sharon Jones!, and Listen to Me Marlon.
‘No Stone Unturned’ Trailer: Oscar Winner Alex Gibney Seeks the Truth Behind an Unsolved Mass Murder
The director's new film explores a mass murder in Northern Ireland that hints at government conspiracy, evidence tampering, and hidden political motives.
Abramorama, Cargo Team on Global Releases
Under the agreement, Abramorama will release the films in theaters across North America and, together with Cargo, will work with the filmmakers on the global release across all platforms.
‘The First To Do It’: Docu About NBA’s First Black Player Dribbles Into Theaters In February
The First to Do It brings together current NBA players and Hall of Famers to celebrate and examine the moments that created the league and country we know today.
Joe Berlinger’s ‘Intent To Destroy’ Acquired By Abramorama And Gathr Films
The title is a film-within-a film that centers on the Armenian genocide of 1915 and was a critical favorite at this year’s Tribeca and Hot Docs film festivals.
Speciality Box Office Report
Abramorama bowed doc Pearl Jam: Let’s Play Two in five locations taking in over $55K.
‘Long Strange Trip’ Has One of 2017’s Best Doc Debuts
Long Strange Trip by Amir Bar-Lev is having a good weekend run following popular event screenings in select venues last week.
Film News Roundup
Abramorama has acquired theatrical distribution rights for Tao Ruspoli’s documentary Monogamish, which explores the history of love, sex and marriage among different societies.
Film News Roundup: Abramorama Works With Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam is planning a theatrical release of the documentary film Let’s Play Two and accompanying soundtrack album.