Sigourney Weaver, "Call Jane" by Elizabeth Banks Acquired by Vertigo Releasing for UK (EXCLUSIVE)

Vertigo Releasing has acquired "Call Jane" by Phyllis Nagy, starring Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver, for distribution in the UK and Ireland.

The film explores the true story of the Janes, an underground collective of women who, in Chicago in the 1960s, came together to secretly provide nearly 12,000 women and girls with safe and secure abortions. It follows Joy (Banks), a suburban wife and mother of a smart teenage daughter, whose happy life is derailed when her long-desired pregnancy turns deadly.

The cast also includes Chris Messina and Kate Mara.

The film had an exceptional run at festivals, including performance dates at Sundance and Berlin. It is written by Hayley Schore and Roshan Sethi and produced by Robbie Brenner, David Wulf and Kevin McKeon.

Reviewing the film for Variety, critic Peter Debruge wrote, "The message of female empowerment comes through loud and clear in 'Call Jane', particularly in Banks' performance. ."

Wahida Niblo, Director of Publicity and Marketing for Vertigo Releasing, said, "We are thrilled to be working with director Phyllis Nagy on her film which vividly captures the meaning of female empowerment and is quite relevant for today.”

Vertigo has acquired the rights from Protagonist Pictures. Vertigo's Edward Caffrey and Protagonist's George Hamilton brokered the deals. Vertigo plans to release "Call Jane" widely in theaters starting November 4.

"Call Jane" is a production of RB Entertainment Production and Redline Entertainment, in association with Our Turn Productions, FirstGen Content and LB Entertainment.

Vertigo's upcoming releases include David Cronenberg's "Crimes of the Future," "Mr. Malcolm's List," starring Zawe Ashton and Theo James, and the coming-of-age film "Girls Girls Girls." /p>

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