24 Feb

First Independent Pictures picks up Holy Rollers

First Independent Pictures has purchased the distribution rights to Holy Rollers, a movie about a Hasidic Jewish ecstasy dealer, played by Jesse Eisenberg (Zombieland, Adventureland).  The picture debuted at Sundance and from what I can tell it was generally well received.

Full Synopsis:

Inspired by actual events, Holy Rollers uses the incredible story of Hasidic Jews smuggling Ecstasy in the late ’90s as a backdrop to examine the difference between faith and “blind” faith.

Sam Gold, an insulated Hasid on the cusp of manhood, is frustrated by the constraints of his beliefs and his father’s poor business decisions. When Sam is presented with an opportunity to make some real money smuggling Ecstasy between Amsterdam and New York, he cautiously accepts it—and quickly finds himself seduced by the allure of the secular world. Caught between life as a smuggler and the path back to God, Sam and his worlds begin to unravel.



The movie also stars Justin Bartha (Doug from The Hangover) and Ari Graynor (Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Whip It).  First Independent plans on a Summer release.

Jessie Eisenberg has had a pretty good roll of pictures lately.  He must be X-tatic.  Look forward to making a trip to the theater to see this.  Joke about Hard Drugs.  I crack myself up.

Props to Cinema Blend for the find.

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