Louis Theroux's 'My Scientology Movie' converts US, UK buyers

Louis Theroux's 'My Scientology Movie' converts US, UK buyers.

Screen Daily: Louis Theroux's 'My Scientology Movie' converts US, UK buyers

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Louis Theroux's 'My Scientology Movie' converts US, UK buyers

13 MAY, 2016 | BY ANDREAS WISEMAN

EXCLUSIVE: HanWay inks key deals on documentary.

HanWay Select has secured key territories on Louis Theroux’s impish London and Tribeca documentary My Scientology Movie, including with indie stalwart Magnolia for the US and Amy distributor Altitude for the UK.

Deals have also been agreed for Australia (Madman), Belgium (Dalton) and Netherlands (Cinema Delicatessen).

Directed by John Dower, My Scientology Movie sees well-known documentarian and broadcaster Theroux immerse himself in the controversial religion’s teachings and practises with one of its key defectors, Mark “Marty” Rathbun.

The film marks Theroux’s first foray into the theatrical market.

Two-time Oscar winner Simon Chinn (Man On Wire) produced under his Red Box Films banner. Finance came from BBC Films and BBC Worldwide.

The UK deal was negotiated by Mark Lane for HanWay and Will Clarke and Hamish Moseley for Altitude.

The US deal was negotiated by Josh Braun for Submarine and Mark Lane for HanWay with Magnolia.



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Louis Theroux's 'My Scientology Movie' converts US, UK buyers