Apple and A24 have acquired the global rights to “Boys State,” a political documentary and coming-of-age story following a group of politically active 17-year-old boys from Texas, Apple and A24 announced Monday.
Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine (“The Overnighters”) directed the film that premiered at Sundance this week in the U.S. documentary competition. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the deal was for $10 million, but sources would not confirm.
A24 will give the film a theatrical release before it appears on Apple TV+.
“Boys State” is a Concordia Studio presentation of a Mile End Films Production, and it’s the first deal since the new banner was announced.