Archive · 19 Sep 2025
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'.
- When
- Theatrical release begins October 17 in Miami, followed by NYC on October 24.
- Where
- U.S. distribution; theatrical release in Miami and New York.
- Why
- To bring the film to U.S. audiences and qualify it for Oscar consideration.
- 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