Filmrise acquires home media rights to eight films including sundance docu ‘jim: the james foley story’ from gravitas ventures

FilmRise has acquired the exclusive home media rights to eight films from Gravitas Ventures including Sundance docu _Jim: The James Foley Story, Addicted to Fresno, 4th Man Out, Already

Tomorrow in Hong Kong and Froning: The Fittest Man in History_. The pics will be released on DVD and Blu-ray throughout the spring and summer. Other titles include: _Advantageous, Anarchy

Parlor_ and _All Stars._ _Jim: The James Foley Story_ explores the life and death of American photojournalist, James “Jim” Foley. Kidnapped by ISIS on Thanksgiving Day in 2012, Jim would go

missing for two years before video footage of his execution would surface, introducing the world to the brutality of the ISIS regime. Directed by childhood friend, Brian Oakes, the

documentary tells the story of Jim’s life through interviews with those closest to him. Comedy_ Addicted to Fresno_, stars Judy Greer and Natasha Lyonne as two co-dependent sisters, one a

sex addict and the other a lonely lesbian, working as housekeepers at a Fresno hotel until they find themselves involved in an accidental crime, and go to great lengths to cover it up. Molly

Shannon, Fred Armisen, Ron Livingston and Aubrey Plaza also star. In 4th Man Out,” following a night of heavy drinking, Adam (Evan Todd) breaks the news to his three best heterosexual buds

Chris (Parker Young,) Ortu (Jon Gabrus,) and Nick (Chord Overstreet) that he’s gay. At first a disruption to their group dynamic, the friends soon find themselves accepting and supporting

their friend, counseling him through his love life. WATCH ON DEADLINE Real life loves Jamie Chung and Brian Greenberg star in romantic comedy, _Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong_. When Chinese

American toy designer, Ruby (Chung) visits Hong Kong for the first time on business, she finds herself stranded and meeting Josh (Greenberg) who shows her the city. Their undeniable

attraction for one another is cut short following a surprising revelation. When they meet again a year later, they will decide whether they will make the next step, despite being connected

to other people. _Froning: The Fittest Man in History_ follows CrossFit legend, Rich Froning Jr. as he enters the 2014 CrossFit Games. With three consecutive victories already under his

belt, he has already reached a feat accomplished by no other athlete. The in-depth documentary also explores the man behind the legend, taking a peek into Froning as a son, husband and new

father. “We are pleased to be announcing that our rewarding partnership with Gravitas Ventures continues, as we acquire this exceptional collection of films,” said Danny Fisher, CEO of

FilmRise. “We look forward to widening the audience for each film, as we make them available to enjoy at home.” “After several lucrative partnerships, we are once again pleased to be working

with FilmRise on this incredible slate of films,” said Nolan Gallagher, CEO of Gravitas Ventures. “We are confident that FilmRise will ensure that these films find further success on DVD

and Blu-ray.”