Menemsha Acquires North American Rights to Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Ethan Bloom’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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• Related Stories 'Stranger Things' Play Breaks Broadway House Record With $2.5 Million Over Christmas 'Stranger Things 5' Confirms Runtimes for Series' Final Four Episodes; Finale Is Two Hours and Eight Minutes The film centers on 13-year-old Ethan Bloom (Greenspan), who should be preparing for his bar mitzvah – but against the wishes of his widowed Jewish dad (Malina), he is convinced his spiritual calling is with the Catholic church, where he secretly finds solace under the guidance of Father Diaz (Ponce).
• Popular on Variety Through the wisdom of an unconventional rabbi (Lefevre), the love of his complicated family, and his first romance with a cowboy-boot-wearing girl who can put him in a headlock, Ethan must confront his lies and grief to discover that faith isn’t about choosing sides—it’s about honoring all the messy, beautiful pieces of who we are.
• Neil Friedman of Menemsha Films said, “The film ‘Ethan Bloom’ is a one-of-a-kind coming-of-age story featuring two wonderful young actors.
• The adult cast including Joshua Malina, Rachelle Lefevre and Carlos Ponce are equally compelling, making this film a unique look at faith, love and family we’ve yet to see on screen until now.” Faber added, “’Ethan Bloom’ is about every kid who’s ever felt caught between different worlds—whether that means faith, culture, or family expectations—and writer Maylen Dominguez and I set out to tell a story that could make people laugh, cry, and see themselves.
• I’m thrilled that Menemsha Films understands this story’s heart and its breakout potential to reach audiences everywhere.” Faber previously wrote, directed and produced “Cavemen,” a feature-length romantic comedy starring Skylar Astin (“Pitch Perfect”), Camilla Belle, Chad Michael Murray and Jason Patric, which was released theatrically by Well Go USA.