Play It Forward Episode 384 With Film Director Andrew Levitas From Minamata

Published: Feb. 23, 2022, 10 p.m.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 384 with film director Andrew Levitas from Minamata.
Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment to Distribute Director Andrew Levitas' "Minamata" Starring Johnny Depp
Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment ("ILBE"), Andrea Iervolino and Monika Bacardi's public entertainment company listed on the AIM Italia market of the Italian Stock Exchange, announced today the company has acquired North American distribution rights to director Andrew Levitas' inspirational and timely drama Minamata starring Johnny Depp.
ILBE is partnering with Samuel Goldwyn Films to release Minamata in theaters beginning February 11th.
From Hanway Films, Minamata was written by David K. Kessler, Stephen Deuters, Andrew Levitas and Jason Forman. The film received its World Premiere as a Berlinale Special Gala as part of the Berlin International Film Festival 2020. The movie has opened internationally and has been warmly received, most notably in Japan where the film has been lauded by audiences and critics alike and has already garnered awards nominations.
Andrea Iervolino said, "Anchored by standout performances and stunning direction and craft artistry, Minamata is the kind of purposeful storytelling that sinks in with audiences and a movie they will appreciate seeing. We're thrilled to be able to orchestrate a release campaign alongside Samuel Goldwyn that will invite audiences into this story."