UPDATED 8/01/19 – Theater Listings
ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS ACQUIRES SXSW AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER
“THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON”
FOR RELEASE ON AUG. 9
Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson and newcomer Zack Gottsagen star in feature writing/directing debut of Michael Schwartz and Tyler Nilson
*Endeavor Content in Cannes for International Sales*
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 15, 2019) – Roadside Attractions announced it has acquired U.S. distribution rights to THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON, which captured the Audience Award after its world premiere at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival. Written and directed by Michael Schwartz and Tyler Nilson, the road trip adventure comedy stars Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, and newcomer Zack Gottsagen. Roadside set a release date on August 9, 2019. Endeavor Content is handling international sales.
The film received unanimous praise from critics, highlighting the inclusive casting of Zack Gottsagen, an actor with Down syndrome, in the lead role. Writers/directors Schwartz and Nilson wrote the film specifically for Gottsagen after they met him at a camp for disabled actors and were inspired by his fierce determination to become a leading man in Hollywood.
The Peanut Butter Falcon Official Trailer
Tim Zajaros and Christopher Lemole of Armory Films financed and serve as producers on the film alongside Albert Berger and Ron Yerxa of Bona Fide Productions, as well as Lije Sarki and David Thies. Manu Gargi, Armory Films’ Aaron Scotti, Michelle Sie Whitten (co-founder and executive director of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation in Denver), Timothy P. Shriver (Chairman of the Special Olympics) and Anthony K. Shriver (Best Buddies International Founder) serve as executive producers.
About The PEANUT BUTTER FALCON
A modern Mark Twain style adventure story, THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON tells the story of Zak (Gottsagen), a young man with Down syndrome, who runs away from a residential nursing home to follow his dream of attending the professional wrestling school of his idol, The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church).
A strange turn of events pairs him on the road with Tyler (LaBeouf), a small time outlaw on the run, who becomes Zak’s unlikely coach and ally. Together they wind through deltas, elude capture, drink whisky, find God, catch fish, and convince Eleanor (Johnson), a kind nursing home employee charged with Zak’s return, to join them on their journey.
THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON also stars Bruce Dern, John Hawkes, Jon Bernthal, and Yelawolf.
“We couldn’t be more proud of how the movie turned out, the performances are incredible.” said writers/directors Schwartz and Nilson. “Roadside Attractions’ has released some of our favorite movies and their enthusiasm for this project is exciting. We can’t wait for audiences to get the chance to join Zack, Shia and Dakota on their adventure.”
“The trio of Zack, Shia and Dakota is unlike any we’ve seen before and their adventure is awesome, heartwarming and inspiring,” said Roadside co-presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff. “We’re thrilled to bring the movie to theaters and to work with such great new filmmakers as Michael and Tyler.”
The deal was negotiated between Howard Cohen and Angel An of Roadside Attractions, and Endeavor Content and CAA on behalf of the filmmakers.
Theater listing below
Where to watch THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON
LOS ANGELES, CA
Rancho Niguel 8 Cinemas (25471 Rancho Niguel Road | Laguna Niguel, CA)
The Landmark 12 (10850 W. Pico Blvd.| West Los Angeles, CA)
Pacific ArcLight Hollywood 15 (Dome Entertainment Center | Hollywood, CA)
Edwards Westpark 8 (3755 Alton Parkway | Irvine, CA)
NEW YORK, NY
Lincoln Square 13 (1998 Broadway | New York, NY)
Angelika Film Center 6 (18 W. Houston Street | New York, NY)
AUSTIN, TX
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar (1120 South Lamar | Austin, TX)
Violet Crown Cinemas (434 W. 2nd Street | Austin, TX)
Arbor Cinemas at Great Hills 8 ( 9828 Great Hills Trail, Suite 800 | Austin, TX)
CHARLOTTE, NC
Manor Theatre 2 (607 Providence Road | Charlotte, NC)
DALLAS – FT. WORTH, TX
Northpark 15 (8687 North Central Expressway | Dallas, TX)
Cinemark West Plano 20 (3800 Dallas Parkway | Plano, TX)
Angelika Film Center and Café ( 5321 Mockingbird Lane Suite 201 | Dallas, TX)
DENVER, CO
Century 16 (1700 29th St. | Boulder, CO)
Esquire Theatre ( 590 Downing Street | Denver, CO)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Century 16 – SLC (125 East 3300 South | Salt Lake City, UT)
Gateway Megaplex 12 (165 South Rio Grande | Salt Lake City, UT)
Megaplex @ Jordan Commons (9335 State Street | Sandy, UT)
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