40 Acres | Post-Apocalyptic thriller starring Danielle Deadwyler

Monday 7th July, London, UK: Vertigo Releasing is pleased to announce that they will be releasing the post-apocalyptic thriller 40 Acres in UK and Irish cinemas from 1st August.

Hailey Freeman (Deadwyler) and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in 1875 in rural Canada after the first Civil War. In a famine-decimated future they struggle to make their last stand against those intent on taking their home.

Starring Danielle Deadwyler (Till, I Saw The TV Glow, Carry-On), Kataem O'Connor (Murdoch Mysteries, Time Cut, Heartland), and Michael Greyeyes (The King Tide, 1923, Wild Indian), the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year to rave reviews from critics. 40 Acres is certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 91% critic score*.

40 Acres was directed by R.T. Thorne (Blindspot, The Porter), who brought over 20 years experience in directing to the production. 40 Acres is his feature debut, with a script he co-wrote with Glenn Taylor, and a story by Thorne and Lora Campbell (#Interns, Yoga 101).

40 Acres will be in selected UK cinemas from 1st August and on digital platforms from 4th August

Distributor: Vertigo ReleasingTheatrical Release Date: 1st August

Short Synopsis: Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in 1875 in rural Canada after the first Civil War. In a famine-decimated future they struggle to make their last stand against those intent on taking their home.Director: R.T. Thorne

Writer: R.T. Thorne, Glenn TaylorCast: Danielle Deadwyler, Kataem O'Connor, Michael Greyeyes, Milcania Diaz-Rojas, Leenah Robinson, Jaeda LeBlancRun Time: 113 minutesCert: TBC