Sundance 2017: Film Acquisitions10 of 43
Roxanne Roxanne (U.S. Dramatic Competition)
You could hear gasps from the audience when it was announced that Chanté Adams was cast in this biopic eight days before it began production. With its third pick-up of the festival, Neon grabbed Roxanne Roxanne, a chronicle of legendary rapper Roxanne Shaté, in a deal worth a reported $3 million. Adams earned a Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Performance and is considered one of the festival's breakout stars.
You could hear gasps from the audience when it was announced that Chanté Adams was cast in this biopic eight days before it began production. With its third pick-up of the festival, Neon grabbed Roxanne Roxanne, a chronicle of legendary rapper Roxanne Shaté, in a deal worth a reported $3 million. Adams earned a Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Performance and is considered one of the festival's breakout stars.