Cinedigm, New Video pact for 'Invisible War'

Cinedigm and New Video have with each other acquired U . s . States distribution rights to docu "The Invisible War," with expects to produce the film theatrically this summer season, then a digital and homevid rollout. "Invisible War," from helmer Kirby Dick ("This Film Isn't Rated"), concentrates on the implications in the many rapes inside the U.S. military. Pic won the U.S. Documentary Audience Award as of this year's Sundance Film Festival. "We are honored our first New Video/Cinedigm acquisition is 'The Invisible War,'" mentioned Chris McGurk, chairman-Boss of Cinedigm. "The film can be very effective and warrants -- really, demands -- to look by as much people as you can.In . New Video co-prexy Susan Margolin added: "Kirby can be a courageous and wise filmmaker, and 'The Invisible War' will definitely ignite a national firestorm." Cinedigm and New Video grew to become part of forces taken as joint partnership specific at acquiring and disseminating product. Cinedigm handles theatrical efforts New Video focuses on homevid and digital platforms, including VOD. Deal was talked about by Orly Ravid in the Film Collaborative and distribution agent Jonathan Dana regarding the filmmakers. Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com