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Fourth Act, Grasshopper to Distribute Documentary 'River of Grass'
Imagine a beautiful place called the Florida Everglades, like a big, watery park.
This movie, called 'River of Grass,' is like a journey through that park.
It's about how important the Everglades are and how people are working to protect them.
The movie uses old writings, personal stories, and cool pictures to show how the Everglades connect to today's world.
It shows us how the place is under threat and about the people protecting it.
It's like a dream that encourages us to care for our environment.
Fourth Act Film and Grasshopper Film will distribute 'River of Grass' in the U.S.
Theatrical release starts October 17 in Miami, followed by New York on October 24.
Grasshopper Film will handle digital and ancillary rights.
The film is a 'reimagining' of a book about the Everglades.
The film highlights the Everglades as a place of resistance to climate issues.
- Who
- Sasha Wortzel (director), Fourth Act Film, Grasshopper Film.
- What
- Distribution deal for the documentary 'River of Grass'.
- Where
- U.S. distribution; theatrical release in Miami and New York.
- When
- Theatrical release begins October 17 in Miami, followed by NYC on October 24.
- Why
- To bring the film to U.S. audiences and qualify it for Oscar consideration.
Key facts
- Film Title
- River of Grass
- Director
- Sasha Wortzel
- Distribution Companies
- Fourth Act Film, Grasshopper Film
- Theatrical Release Date
- October 17 (Miami), October 24 (NYC)
- Subject
- Florida Everglades
Quotes
Sasha Wortzel
The director of the film "River of Grass"
“I’m thrilled to be working with Fourth Act Film and Grasshopper Film to bring River of Grass to U.S. audiences”
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“particularly at a time where our environment is increasingly under attack, and the Florida Everglades have been thrust into the spotlight as our lead protagonist Betty Osceola and others organize to shut down a massive detention center known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’”
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Mia Bruno
Founder of Fourth Act Film
“River of Grass moves with the poignancy of an unforgettable dream, speaking to us with clarity and urgency, but in a voice that feels intimate and intuitive.”
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“The film illuminates a crisis in climate and a commitment of community, not by foisting information upon us but by awakening it within us.”
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Ryan Krivoshey
Founder and President of Grasshopper Film
“With River of Grass, Sasha Wortzel offers a luminous meditation on the fragile beauty of our world and the power of activism to shape its future.”
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“We’re delighted to partner with Sasha, Danielle, and the rest of the team to bring this film to audiences.”
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