Annapurna’s New Distribution Arm to Release Kathryn Bigelow’s Detroit Riots Film

Annapurna Pictures announced the launch of a new distribution and marketing branch, also revealing the first release will be Kathryn Bigelow’s as-yet-untitled Detroit riots film. 2017 marks the 50-year anniversary of the 1967 riots and the film is now slated to hit theaters on August 4th.

Below is a statement from Annapurna President Marc Weinstock, who will oversee the new distribution operation:

“Kathryn’s UNTITLED DETROIT PROJECT is exemplary of the type of films we will be distributing. I couldn’t be more confident in the team we are establishing to distribute and market the film in a way that is as creative and masterful as her film is.”

And from Bigelow:

“Megan has been such a huge supporter of filmmakers as a producer and the fact that she is now offering a full-fledged distribution and marketing home run by such innovative and creative executives is great news to all of us. I am thrilled to be working with them.”