Fred Durst's THE EDUCATION OF CHARLIE BANKS coming to DVD June 30 from Anchor Bay Entertainment

ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT PROUDLY PRESENTS THE DVD RELEASE OF LIMP BIZKIT FRONT MAN FRED DURST’S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT

BEVERLY HILLS, CA –– A riveting tale about college students learning to deal with life, love, and ultimately facing their fears, THE EDUCATION OF CHARLIE BANKS is the critically lauded directorial debut from Limp Bizkit front man Fred Durst. Coming to DVD on June 30, 2009 (pre-book May 28, 2009), THE EDUCATION OF CHARLIE BANKS stars Jesse Eisenberg (Adventureland, The Squid and the Whale), Jason Ritter (W, “The Class”), and Eva Amurri (Saved!, The Banger Sisters). Written by Peter Elkoff, the film also stars Christopher Marquette (“Joan of Arcadia”), Sebastian Stan (“Kings” & “Gossip Girl”), and Gloria Votsis. SRP is $29.97 for the DVD.

THE EDUCATION OF CHARLIE BANKS premiered to great acclaim at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival, winning the prestigious Made In New York Award. The Hollywood Reporter’s Martin Grove hailed the film an “Impressive directorial debut.” Added Moving Picture Magazine’s Elliot Kotek, “Durst Has Delivered a Film of Pedigree.” “Stunning and Relevant” said Back Stage’s Simi Horowitz.

Charlie Banks’ (Jesse Eisenberg) sheltered world at his Ivy League campus is shaken when Mick (Jason Ritter), an old acquaintance with a violent past, unexpectedly shows up at his dorm room. Intrigued by Charlie's privileged lifestyle, the charismatic Mick quickly wins over Charlie’s friends and his crush, Mary (Eva Amurri) as he seamlessly integrates himself into Charlie’s life. Unnerved yet also in awe of Mick's easy charm, Charlie's unresolved feelings of jealousy, admiration and fear—as well as an unspoken secret between the two—threatens to come to a head with ruinous consequences.

Set in the early '80's against the backdrop of Greenwich Village's rough and tumble playgrounds and an elite academic institution in Upstate New York, THE EDUCATION OF CHARLIE BANKS is a stirring coming-of-age story about trusting your instincts, your friends and yourself.

The DVD extras include audio commentary with director Fred Durst and actor Jason Ritter, “Conversation behind The Education of Charlie Banks,” the theatrical trailer, and Sneak Peeks.

DVD Basics:
Street Date: June 30, 2009
Pre-book: May 28, 2009
Cat. #: DV15807
UPC: 0 1313 15807-9 2
Run Time: 101 minutes
Rating: R
SRP: $29.97
Format: 2.35:1 / 16 x 9
Audio: Dolby Surround 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH
Bonus Features: Audio Commentary with Director Fred Durst and Actor Jason Ritter
Conversations Behind THE EDUCATION OF CHARLIE BANKS
Theatrical Trailer
Sneak Peeks