SXSW/Cannes Drama "BULL", From Director Annie Silverstein, Opens in Theaters 3/20 -- Watch Trailer HERE!

ANNIE SILVERSTEIN'S ACCLAIMED CANNES DRAMA

"BULL"

TO SCREEN AT SXSW 2020 BEFORE HITTING THEATERS ON MARCH 20, 2020

Starring Rob Morgan (JUST MERCY), Yolonda Ross (The Chi), and introducing Amber Havard


** Official Selection - 2019 Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard) **
** Official Selection - 2020 SXSW Film Festival **
** WINNER - Deauville Film Festival - Grand Special Prize **
** WINNER - Deauville Film Festival - Revelations Prize **
** WINNER - Deauville Film Festival - Critics Award **
 

Samuel Goldwyn Films is set to release Annie Silverstein's acclaimed Cannes drama BULL in select theaters on March 20, 2020 after in screens in the Festival Favorites section at SXSW 2020. The film was chosen to take part in the Un Certain Regard section of last year’s Cannes Film Festival, earning rave reviews. It stars Rob Morgan (JUST MERCY, MUDBOUND, Stranger Things), Yolonda Ross (WHITNEY, The Chi) and introduces Amber Havard.

BULL centers around 14-year-old Kris (Amber Havard), who, after trashing her neighbor's house in a fit of youthful defiance, seems destined to follow in her mother's footsteps to the state penitentiary. To make amends, she is forced to help Abe Turner (Rob Morgan), an ex-bull rider scraping by on the Texas rodeo circuit, with errands at home and at his work.

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While traveling with Abe, she discovers a passion for bull riding.  Yet, as Kris sets out to learn the dangerous sport, bad influences lure her back into delinquent ways. Meanwhile, Abe struggles with the aches and pains of growing older and aging out of the only life he has ever known. Together, Kris and Abe forge an unexpected connection, helping each other see new possibilities and hope for the future before it’s too late.

BULL was directed by Annie Silverstein and written by Annie Silverstein and Johnny McAllister. The film was produced by Monique Walton, Bert Marcus, Heather Rae, Ryan Zacarias, and Audrey Rosenberg; and Executive Produced by Cassandra Thornton, Johnny McAllister and Jess Jacobs. Bert Marcus Film produced and financed the film with Invisible Pictures.

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SXSW Screenings:
Sunday, March 15th - 11:00am - Paramount Theater
Tuesday, March 17th - 4:45pm - Rollins Theater
Saturday, March 21st - 5pm - AFS Cinema

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Release Date:                        In theaters March 20, 2020
                                                 New York - IFC Center
                                                 Los Angeles - Laemmle Monica
                                                 Additional cities TBC
Directed by:                            Annie Silverstein
Cast:                                        Rob Morgan, Yolonda Ross, Amber Havard
Genre:                                     Drama
Specs:                                      108 min
Distributor:                             Samuel Goldwyn Films