Netflix has acquired the Sundance documentary 'Descendant.'
Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights to Participant’s documentary film Descendant. Directed by Margaret Brown, the film premiered in the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, and won the Special Jury Award: Creative Vision. The streamer will present the film alongside President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY Brown said that she has been “humbled and honored” to have spent four years with the residents of Africatown, and expressed excitement at the acquisition, which she hopes will help communicate the story with the whole world. In her own words: RELATED: The 10 Most Anticipated Movies You Can Watch Virtually at Sundance 2022 and How to Watch Them
Higher Ground co-produces alongside Two One Five Entertainment, the company founded by members of The Roots, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter. Brown serves as producer alongside Kyle Martin and Essie Chambers. Questlove and Black Thought exec-produce alongside Participant’s Jeff Skoll and Diane Weyermann; Kate Hurwitz; Shawn Gee and Zarah Zohlman.
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