Fremantle has acquired international distribution rights to Oscar Peterson: Black and White, the feature-length documentary about the iconic jazz pianist being directed by Barry Avrich.
The deal is for overseas rights excluding Canada on the film, which is underway on production. A fall 2021 release is planned.The doc will center on the life and music of the prolific jazz pioneer, whose blazing-fast hands on the piano were put to use via collaborations with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole.
It will also dive into the racism Peterson was forced to endure throughout his career, and his commitment to mentoring younger players.Peterson, who died in 2007 at age 82, won seven Grammys and was given a
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