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Paramount Acquires Civil Rights Thriller 'By Any Means'
10 Apr
Summary
- Paramount Pictures acquired U.S. rights to 'By Any Means'.
- The film is set in 1966 Mississippi during the Civil Rights era.
- It follows an unlikely alliance to track down killers of leaders.
Paramount Pictures has secured U.S. distribution rights for "By Any Means," a civil rights era crime thriller directed by Elegance Bratton. The film is slated for a theatrical release on September 4.
Set against the backdrop of 1966 Mississippi, the story loosely draws from true events. It centers on a tense partnership between a hardened mafia hitman and a young Black FBI agent. They are compelled to unite to pursue those responsible for the murders of civil rights leaders.
Their investigation exposes a conspiracy that challenges the principles of justice, loyalty, and survival. The cast includes Nicole Beharie, David Strathairn, Giancarlo Esposito, Josh Lucas, and Ethan Embry.
