Cinedigm Acquires TEACHER for North America

Cinedigm Corp (NASDAQ: CIDM) announced today that it has acquired North American rights to the psychological thriller TEACHER.  Written and directed by 

Adam Dick

, the film stars 

David Dastmalchian

 (ANT-MAN, ANIMALS, upcoming DUNE) and 

Kevin Pollak

 (THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, THE USUAL SUSPECTS).  Following a limited theatrical engagement, Cinedigm will release the picture on demand, digital HD, and DVD in August 2019.

Adam Dick’s narrative debut as a director, TEACHER is an unflinching portrayal of trauma as a contagion passed between people and generations, all set within the prism of modern suburbia. The film follows the downward spiral of a high school English teacher (Dastmalchian) as he goes to disturbing lengths to protect his favorite students from bullies and challenge the power of a wealthy patron (Pollak) within the community.“Provocative and suspenseful, TEACHER delves into the destructive impact of bullying,” said Yolanda Macias, Cinedigm’s Executive Vice-President of Acquisitions. “David and Kevin give fearless performances and, combined with Adam’s astute direction, the film delivers a powerful message that remains long after the end credits.”“We have been seeking a distributor willing to take risks and truly get behind our film,” said producer Matthew Helderman. “Cinedigm quickly jumped on board and has proven itself to be a collaborative partner willing to support independent filmmaking in a changing landscape and help us bring our film and its message to audiences.”  Producing duties were shared by Adam Dick, Matthew Helderman of BondIt Media Capital and Buffalo 8, and Zachary Kamen.  Executive Producers are John August Glassgow, Markie Glassgow, Ted Reilly, Carol Smith, and Kelly Waller.  The deal was negotiated by Macias for Cinedigm, and Helderman / Buffalo 8 on behalf of the filmmakers.ABOUT CINEDIGMSince inception, Cinedigm has been a leader at the forefront of the digital transformation of content distribution. Adjusting to the rapidly transforming business needs of today’s entertainment landscape, Cinedigm remains a change-centric player focused on providing content, channels and services to the world’s largest media, technology and retail companies. Cinedigm’s Content and Networks groups provide original and aggregated programming, channels and services that entertain consumers globally across hundreds of millions of devices. For more information, visit www.cinedigm.com.

Jill Calcaterra

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