COS COB, Connecticut, Aug. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, announced today announced the acquisition of the award-winning sports documentary by Screen Media The green wave premiered exclusively on Crackle Plus. The film is a crowd favorite in the festival circle and recently won the “Best Documentary Award” at the Los Angeles International Film Festival.
Directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Guido Verweyen (After the Fire, Blood Relatives, Dance Moms, Raising Asia), The Green Wave tells the incredible true comeback story of the Summerville High School basketball team after their coach Louis Mulkey, a dedicated firefighter, dies in a fire disaster. Mulkey’s legacy continues to this day in success stories including AJ Green who became an NFL star and other former players who continue to make waves as coaches, fathers, and successful businesspeople. “Without coach Louis, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” said NFL star AJ Green.
“It was a real privilege to portray this extraordinary person who inspired so many people during his lifetime and beyond, overcoming tragedy and discrimination. May his story inspire the audience to find hope and courage in these troubled times, ”said Verweyen.
“Screen Media and Crackle Plus are committed to highlighting inspiring, real-life stories, and we believe The Green Wave is a great representation of that ethos,” said Brendan Murray, Digital Acquisitions Manager, Screen Media. “We can’t wait to hear the award-winning story of Louis Mulkey and the Summerville High School basketball team move our viewers.”
Written and directed by Verweyen, The Green Wave was produced by Alois Rostek as Executive Producer, co-produced by Christian Beutel and edited by Carla Roda.
The deal was negotiated by Brendan Murray on behalf of Screen Media with Christian Beutel on behalf of Rosco Polska Company and Cosmic Pictures LLC.
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Crackle recently premiered the six-part documentary series Promiseland, which documents the rise of Memphis Grizzlies star and reigning NBA rookie of the year Ja Morant. The series was designed and directed by Dexton Deboree (Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1) and featured Morant, Carmelo Anthony, A’Ja Wilson, Moneybagg Yo.
ABOUT CHICKEN SOUP FOR SOUL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) operates streaming video-on-demand (VOD) networks. The company owns Crackle Plus, which owns and operates a variety of ad-supported and subscription-based VOD networks, including Crackle, Popcornflix, Popcornflix Kids, Truli, Pivotshare, Españolflix, and FrightPix. The company also purchases and distributes video content through its Screen Media subsidiary and produces long and short original content through Landmark Studio Group, Chicken Soup for the Soul Unscripted, APlus.com and Halcyon Television. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet foods under the brand name Chicken Soup for the Soul.
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