UK premier of film Bhutto

 

London: An award winning documentary on the life of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Mohtrama Benazir Bhutto will be shown in UK   in June and July beginning with its launch at Mosaiques Film Festival London on 10th June 2010.

 

Mara Pictures has secured the UK theatrical right for Bhutto a documentary chronicling the life of Benazir Bhutto, one of the most fascinating characters of our time.

 

A Duane Daughman Film, Bhutto is co-directed by Johnny O’Hara and had its world premiere at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.

 

According to a press release received from Mara Production “the fast-paced Bhutto makes clear, Benazir Bhutto’s life and reign of power were marked by contradictions and questions leading up to a final act of courage that resulted in her unsolved murder at age 54. With her assassination she transcended politics, but left behind an historic legacy that will be debated for years to come. Bhutto received the “Special Jury Award for Outstanding Historical Documentary” at The Sonoma International Film Festival on April 20th, 2010”. 

 

Regarding the release of the film, Executive Producer Glenn Aneni says, “Benazir Bhutto was a global leader of our times. We are confident her story will resonate with a worldwide audience”.

 

 Bhutto is releasing on June 18th, 2010 in cinemas across the United Kingdom Detailed programme of viewings of film in UK follows.

 

 

June 9, 2010