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A leading independent film studio for 20 years, Magnolia Pictures is the theatrical and home entertainment distribution arm of the Wagner/Cuban Companies, boasting a library of over 500 titles. Recent releases include THE LEAGUE, from director Sam Pollard and executive producers Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq Trotter that celebrates the dynamic journey of Negro League baseball's triumphs and challenges through the first half of the twentieth century; Paul Schrader’s Venice and New York Film Festival crime thriller MASTER GARDENER; Lisa Cortés’ Sundance opening night documentary LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING; SXSW Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award-winning comedy I LOVE MY DAD, starring Patton Oswalt; double Oscar nominee COLLECTIVE, Alexander Nanau’s jaw-dropping expose of corruption at the highest levels of government; Dawn Porter’s JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE; Hirokazu Kore-Eda’s Cannes Palme d'Or winner and Oscar-nominated SHOPLIFTERS; Oscar-nominated RBG; Ruben Östlund’s Cannes Palme d'Or winner and Oscar-nominated THE SQUARE; and Raoul Peck and James Baldwin’s Oscar-nominated I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO. Upcoming releases include KOKOMO CITY, D. Smith’s uproarious and unapologetic Sundance documentary about Black trans sex workers; Steve James’ A COMPASSIONATE SPY, a gripping real-life spy story about controversial Manhattan Project physicist Ted Hall; Sundance documentary INVISIBLE BEAUTY, an essential memoir of fashion pioneer Bethann Hardison; JOAN BAEZ I AM A NOISE, a revealing exploration of the iconic folk singer and activist; Venice International Film Festival world premiere THE PROMISED LAND, starring Made Mikkelsen; Joanna Arnow’s Cannes Directors’ Fortnight breakout comedy THE FEELING THAT THE TIME FOR DOING SOMETHING HAS PASSED, executive produced by Sean Baker; and Raoul Peck’s UNTITLED ERNEST COLE DOCUMENTARY, which reveals the untold story of the essential photographer’s life and work.