Monday, May 15, 2006

Newmarket Films Takes God Grew Tired of Us


Newmarket Films has bought the rights to the documentary God Grew Tired of Us which is produced by Brad Pitt.

The film was a double winner at this year's Sundance Film Festival for documentary grand jury prize and audience award. Variety says the film, narrated by Nicole Kidman, chronicles the odyssey of three Sudanese men in the world of America and how they strive toward a brighter future. The trio, known as 'The Lost Boys,' are John, Daniel and Panther; they travel from Africa to Syracuse, NY and Pittsburgh, PA.

A late fall release is scheduled for planned for God Grew Tired of Us.