IP FILMS ON NETFLIX
We’re thrilled to announce that Netflix has picked up A KING LIKE ME and THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT as part of a unique hybrid licensing deal.
Directed by Matthew Henderson, A KING LIKE ME is an uplifting portrait of the Zulu Club, New Orleans’ first Black Mardi Gras krewe, as they work to bring the Zulu parade back to the streets for Mardi Gras Day 2022 after losing krewe members to gun violence and COVID. A KING LIKE ME will launch on Netflix later this month on Juneteenth.
Directed by Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk, and Pedro Kos, THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT explores the gripping drama that unfolded inside George H.W. Bush’s White House after scientists warned the country about global warming. THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT launches on October 31.
Learn more about Netflix’s recent documentary acquisitions in this IndieWire announcement. Congratulations to both film teams!
IP FILMS ON POV
PBS’ POV – America’s longest running non-fiction series – recently announced its new season and we’re excited it will include two Impact Partners films: Stephen Maing and Brett Story’s UNION and Clay Tweel’s THE BITTER PILL. UNION will air Monday, June 23 as the season opener, while THE BITTER PILL premieres on Monday, September 22. Check out POV’s full lineup on their website.
TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
In NYC this weekend? Be sure to catch the World Premiere of WE ARE PAT premiering in the Spotlight+ section at Tribeca Film Festival.
WE ARE PAT
Directed by Rowan Haber
Produced by Caryn Capotosto
WE ARE PAT is a feature length documentary exploring the evolution of gender identity and comedy from the 90s until today through the lens of the iconic SNL sketch, It’s Pat. It follows the first ever cohort of trans and non-binary comedians as they support each other through the intense political landscape and rise to stardom. Trans and non-binary comedians and culture-makers reimagine and rewrite the original Pat sketches, using camp and humor to reclaim and re-envision an iconic character in American comedy.
Tribeca Screenings
Sunday, June 8 at 5pm ET – WORLD PREMIERE*
*Featuring comedy performances by participants Roz Hernandez, Nori Reed, James Tom, and more.
Monday, June 9 at 8:45pm ET
Tuesday, June 10 at 8pm ET
For more info on screenings and tickets for WE ARE PAT, visit its page on Tribeca’s website.
MARLEE MATLIN: NOT ALONE ANYMORE and MOVE YA BODY: THE BIRTH OF HOUSE are also playing at the festival. Visit Tribeca’s website for more details.
POSTER & TRAILER RELEASE
Last week, People premiered the trailer for MARLEE MATLIN: NOT ALONE ANYMORE, Shoshannah Stern’s heartfelt documentary about the trailblazing actress and advocate. Check out the exclusive announcement here. Kino Lorber releases the film in theaters starting June 20 at the IFC Center in New York City, and expanding to cities around the country on June 27th. Visit Kino Lorber’s website for more information.
SUPPORT VIKTOR
Impact Partners’ VIKTOR continues its strong festival run (next up, DC DOX!). As director Olivier Sarbil and team bring this film out into the world, they want the main protagonist, Viktor Korotovskyi, to be a part of the journey. They’re currently looking for support on their GoFundMe page so that they can continue to share the film with global audiences, and, critically, so that they can send Viktor to screenings where his story is being told. To learn more about this initiative, Viktor’s story, and ways to support, visit the film’s GoFundMe page.