) directed the documentary, which Magnolia plans to release in theaters later this year.
“Featuring revealing interviews with all the main players and unseen archive released for the first time,explores the creative musical genius of Jones, the key to the success of the band,” a release about the film notes, “and uncovers how the founder of what became the greatest rock’n’roll band in the world was left behind in the shadows of history.”The Rolling Stones in London, May 4, 1963. L-R: Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts.
“The Rolling Stones wouldn’t exist without Brian Jones,” Magnolia Pictures President Eamonn Bowles commented. “Nick Broomfield brings fascinating insight to this incredibly creative, complex, and ultimately tragic soul.”“I am incredibly excited about the Magnolia release in the U.S.,” Broomfield said. “The Stones were my heroes growing up. They were the rebels who challenged authority, who defined the Sixties and Brian Jones was the driving force behind their creation.
The deal was negotiated by Magnolia SVP of Acquisitions John Von Thaden, with Matt Burke, Josh Braun, and Dan Braun of Submarine on behalf of the filmmakers. Submarine will be screening the film in theMagnolia Pictures is the theatrical and home entertainment distribution arm of the Wagner/Cuban Companies, with a library of over 500 titles.