Phase 4 Films has acquired all U.S. and Canadian rights to Lucy Walker’s The Crash Reel -- with the exception of U.S. TV broadcast rights, which have gone to HBO, which helped finance the film. Photos: Cannes Competition Lineup Features 'Behind the Candelabra,' 'Only God Forgives,' 'Nebraska' Written by Walker and Pedro Kos, the documentary recounts the long-time rivalry between snowboarders Shuan White and Kevin Pierce. It utilizes 15 years of verite footage and a soundtrack that includes music from Chemical Brothers, Underworld and Moby, as it documents Pearce’s recovery from injury while White goes on
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- 5/18/2013
- by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Phase 4 Films announced today from Cannes that the company has acquired all North American rights to Academy-Award nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker's documentary "The Crash Reel." HBO, who helped to finance the film, will retain U.S. television broadcast rights. Phase 4 is planning an early Winter 2013 theatrical release for the film, which premiered at Sundance earlier this year. Weaving 15 years of verite footage with a soundtrack that includes music from Chemical Brothers, Underworld and Moby, "The Crash Wheel" tracks the surprising journey of Shaun White and Kevin Pierce, childhood friends who became legends in the world of competitive snowboarding. "'The Crash Reel' is an extraordinary film for audiences of all ages, and it is the type of film that surely requires more than one viewing," said Meyerowitz. Walker was nominated for an Oscar for for her feature documentary "Waste Land" and for her documentary short "The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom.
- 5/18/2013
- by Nigel M Smith
- Indiewire
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