Sumerian Pictures Secures U.S. Rights to Sundance Drama Josephine

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Sumerian Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to Sundance’s Josephine in a seven-figure deal, securing a major theatrical release and an awards campaign. The Beth de Araújo drama stars Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, centers on an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a crime, and will premiere at Sundance with a Berlin Film Festival competition bow to follow, signaling strong buzz for an indie hit and potential awards season momentum.
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