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Sony nabs international rights to Obama documentary

The documentary "By the People: The Election of Barack Obama," which will air on HBO, has been picked up by Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group.

Los Angeles, April 08: The documentary "By the People: The Election of Barack Obama," which will air on HBO, has been picked up by Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group.The company has acquired all international media rights (excluding UK television) as well as domestic home entertainment rights to the film. HBO picked up other US rights to the film in November.
The documentary follows the former senator from the announcement of his candidacy to his historic election and inauguration as the first black president of the United States. Edward Norton`s Class 5 Films produced the docu, which was directed by Amy Rice and Alicia Sams. Bureau Report