Apple Lands Global Rights to Concordia Studio’s “Boys State” Documentary Film at 2020 Sundance Film Festival

“Boys State” to be theatrically distributed by multiple Academy Award-winning A24

In a highly competitive situation, Apple has landed the global rights to the documentary film “Boys State,” set to be distributed by renowned, multiple Academy Award-winning film and television studio A24. Directed and produced by Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award nominee Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine (“The Overnighters”), “Boys State” is among the buzziest projects at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, where it made its debut to multiple standing ovations at every screening. The film is screening in Sundance’s US Documentary Competition.

“Boys State” is a Concordia Studio presentation of a Mile End Films production. It is executive produced by Laurene Powell Jobs, Davis Guggenheim, Jonathan Silberberg and Nicole Stott, in their first deal since announcing the new Concordia Studio banner.

Moss and McBaine said: “It’s been an incredible experience watching audiences fall in love with the kids featured in ‘Boys State’ at Sundance. Along with Concordia Studio, we are thrilled to partner with two incredible companies, Apple and A24, that will help bring ‘Boys State’ to audiences all over the world.”

A political coming-of-age story, “Boys State” is a raucous journey into the heart of American democracy through an annual rite of passage in which a thousand teenage boys from across Texas come together to build a representative government from the ground up. High-minded ideals collide with dirty tricks as four boys of diverse backgrounds and political views navigate the challenges of organizing political parties, shaping consensus and campaigning for office. Through impeachment threats, dramatic debates and even nefarious internet memes, “Boys State” charts the twists and turns of these intersecting stories, revealing profound truths about our political choices and civic obligations, exposing the political fault lines in Texas and in our nation, and reminding us, ultimately, that democracy is not a spectator sport.

“Boys State” joins Apple’s original feature film slate, which includes the highly anticipated films from the company’s partnership with A24, including “On The Rocks,” directed by Academy Award winner Sofia Coppola, and “The Sky Is Everywhere,” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Josephine Decker.

Apple will also debut the eagerly awaited “Beastie Boys Story,” “Dads,” “The Banker” and “Wolfwalkers.”

Submarine negotiated the deal on behalf of Concordia Studio.