A nominee in the Best First Feature Film and Best Male Newcomer categories at the César Awards earlier this month, Strand Releasing has announced its acquisition of celebrated rapper and spoken word artist, Abd Al Malik’s feature directorial debut, "May Allah Bless France!," which is an adaptation of the filmmaker’s 2004 autobiography, chronicling his upbringing in the crime- and drug-ridden streets of Strasbourg, leading up to his life-changing encounters with hip hop and religion.
It’s been touring the international film festival circuit, since its Toronto International Film Festival debut last fall, and will next screen at the 2015…
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