‘The Jump,’ Lithuanian Cold War Documentary, Acquired by Topic (Exclusive)
trailer for “The Jump” shows President Nixon likewise being asked about the Lithuanian defector. “Simas Kudirka is the kind of risk-taker our viewers will immediately be fascinated by,” Ryan Chanatry, general manager, Topic, said in a statement. “His story, told beautifully be Giedre, is a compelling reflection on the sacrifices we make to better our lives and the hold that our historic roots have on us.”Giedrė Žickytė directed “The Jump,” which was produced by Uldis Cekulis.