29 Oct DEADLINE: Freestyle Digital Media Acquires ‘The Power Of Movement’
By Patrick Hipes, Amanda N’Duka
Freestyle Digital Media has closed the worldwide rights deal for The Power Of Movement, a medically-themed documentary written and directed by Aaron M. Abelto. The doc is slated for release on DVD and global digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms through Freestyle Digital Media on November 17.
The docu follows radiation oncologist and choreographer Dr. Niraj Mehta on his mission to increase cancer awareness and treatment as he embarks on healing cancer through movement. Dr. Mehta started Making Moves Universal a couple of years ago to help promote his message to the world. The movement programs have helped in the healing process with his past and present patients, and these programs he’s designed have helped cancer patients deal with the disease, including the mental and physical aftermath of treatment.
Rajesh D. Felix and Sarah E. Felix produced the documentary. Freestyle Digital Media’s Director of Acquisitions, Caleb Ward, negotiated the acquisition deal.