Louverture Films

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Louverture Films is an American independent film and television production company founded in 2005 by Danny Glover and Joslyn Barnes. The company is known for producing Bamako (2006), Salt of this Sea (2008), Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010), The House I Live In (2012), Strong Island (2017), Capernaum (2018), Hale County This Morning, This Evening (2018), Prayers for the Stolen (2021), and Nickel Boys (2024).

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History

In 2005, Danny Glover and Joslyn Barnes co-founded the company, named after Haitian revolutionary Toussaint Louverture, with a focus on producing films worldwide. [1] [2] Susan Rockefeller, Tony Tabatznik, Sawsan Asfari and Jeffrey Lewis Clark serve as principal partners. [3] [4] Maya E. Rudolph serves as vice president of non-fiction. [5]

In January 2022, it was announced Louverture would additionally produce animation, games, and television projects. [6]

In June 2024, it was announced Glover would step down as CEO, with Melony Lewis and Adam Lewis joining as principal partners. [7]

Filmography

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References

  1. "Joslyn Barnes and Danny Glover Champion Marginalized Voices". IndieWire . Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  2. "Announcing Danny Glover and Louverture Films, a Series Embodying the Work of an Actor, Activist, and a Groundbreaking Production Company". Film at Lincoln Center . November 4, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  3. "Team". Louverture Films. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  4. Stewart, David (January 10, 2022). "Susan Rockefeller, 62: Polymath Working Toward a Better World". Ageist. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  5. "Workshop: Mythbusting Post (How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Post-Production)". International Documentary Association . April 12, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  6. Ravindran, Manori (January 24, 2022). "Danny Glover and Joslyn Barnes' Louverture Films Expands Into Television, Welcomes New Partners (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  7. Hayes, Dade (June 28, 2024). "'Nickel Boys' Production Company Louverture Films Adds Key Execs And Collaborators As Co-Founder Danny Glover Steps Down As CEO". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 14, 2024.