Wolfe Releasing Acquires Gay Coming-of-Age Family Drama AKRON
By: Caryn Robbins Jun. 17, 2016
Wolfe Releasing announced today that it has acquired gay coming-of-age family drama AKRON, ahead of its upcoming screenings at the Frameline LGBTQ Film Festival. Wolfe has secured all worldwide rights except U.S. theatrical, and will release across all platforms in early 2017.
Akron was directed by Brian O'Donnell and Sasha King, and stars Matthew Frias, Edmund Donovan, Andréa Burns, Amy da Luz, Joseph Melendez, Isabel Machado, and Cailan Rose. The award-winning film was produced by King, O'Donnell and Ellen KollarandTim Kollar of Towpath Productions. Akroni s a gay coming-of-age family drama about two handsome college freshmen in the Midwest who meet playing football, and begin asweet romance. As their love for each other grows, a past tragic event involving their mothers comes to light. This revelation tests their own love andtheirclose-knit families. The deal was negotiated by Jim Stephens, President of Wolfe Releasing, and the film's producers Ellen Kollar and Tim Kollar on behalf of Towpath Productions. "We were particularly drawn to the narrative and the powerful, authentic performances of the cast. We are happy to bring this fresh and contemporary film to audiences around the world," said Stephens.ABOUT WOLFE RELEASING Founded in 1985 and now celebrating over 30 years as the largest exclusive distributor of lesbian, gay, bi and transgender (LGBT) films, Wolfe's release slate includes some of the most popular LGBT films of 2015, including the Swiss Oscar and Golden Globes submission The Circle; the gorgeous lesbian drama by renowned Venezuelan director Fina Torres, Liz in September; and the epic international production by Finland's Mika Kaurasmäki, The Girl King. In 2016, Wolfe's releases include the Thai Oscar submission How To Win at Checkers (Every Time); Henry Gamble's Birthday Party; Portrait of a Serial Monogamist; Naz & Maalik; Margarita With A Straw; You're Killing Me; Those People; and Parched. Wolfe's library of beloved modern classics includes such acclaimed hits as Cloudburst, Undertow, Desert Hearts and Big Eden. Wolfe's complete motion picture library can be found at WolfeVideo.com as well as at national retailers such as Netflix, Amazon and VOD destinations such as Comcast, Time Warner, Hulu, iTunes and WolfeOnDemand.com. Find more info online at http://www.wolfevideo.com.
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