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THE FREE WORLD

World Premiere

Section: US Dramatic Competition

Directed & Written by Jason Lew

Starring: Boyd Holbrook, Elisabeth Moss, Octavia Spencer

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"Affecting performances from Boyd Holbrook and Elisabeth Moss." - David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter

"A 'miscarriage of justice' drama that will draw comparisons to 'Making a Murderer.'" - Travis Hopson, Examiner.com

"A gorgeous creation." - Katie Walsh

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Media Opportunities

Boyd Holbrook, Elisabeth Moss, Octavia Spencer, and Jason Lew

Festival Screenings

Public Screening #4 - Friday, January 29, 8:30 AM - Egyptian Theatre

Public Screening #5 - Saturday, January 30, 12:15 PM - The Grand Theatre (Salt Lake City)

Please contact morgan@brigademarketing.com with ticket and interview requests.

Synopsis:

Mo Lundy (Boyd Holbrook) is an innocent man who went to prison for murders he did not commit.  His time in lock-up changed him, forced him to resort to violence in order to survive, and vilified him as a monster even beyond the prison’s walls.  Now freed, Mo is looking to put the past behind him. He works at a shelter caring for abandoned animals, finds peace in the encouragement from his boss, Linda (Octavia Spencer), and faith in the practice of Islam. But Mo's tenuous stability is again upended when a desperate and blood-soaked woman, Doris (Elisabeth Moss) turns up unexpectedly at his work one night. With the intention of helping her, Mo takes Doris to his apartment. As the truth of Doris’ situation is revealed, Mo realizes that by sheltering her, his newfound freedom is in jeopardy.

Both outsiders, both victims of brutality, the two share a supportive and intimate connection. As that bond deepens and events escalate, Mo and Doris must determine a way towards freedom together or face an unforgiving world alone.

Featuring commanding performances by Boyd Holbrook and Elisabeth Moss, THE FREE WORLD marks the feature directorial debut of Jason Lew (who also wrote the script). The film is produced by Laura Rister (Lovelace, Margin Call) and features a memorable supporting turn by Octavia Spencer.

TRT: 100 minutes

Country: USA

Premiere: World

Category: US Dramatic Competition

Sales: WME (Deborah McIntosh: DMcintosh@wmeentertainment.com ) | CAA (filmsales@caa.com)

Director: Jason Lew

Writer: Jason Lew

Producer: Laura Rister

Executive Produced by: Robert Halmi Jr. and Jim Reeve (Great Point Media)

Cast: Boyd Holbrook, Elisabeth Moss, Octavia Spencer, Waleed Zuaiter, Sung Kang