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Fremantle to Handle Sales on Country Music Documentary ‘Rebel Country,’ World Premiering at Tribeca, First Look Released (EXCLUSIVE)


Fremantle is to handle sales on country music feature documentary 'Rebel Country,' which will have its world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival.

It explores the tensions of race, class, poverty, gender, sexuality and creativity versus commerce and geography that are prevalent in the U.S., while also acknowledging the musicians’ connection to Nashville’s rebellious roots. “Rebel Country” is directed by Francis Whately, whose credits include “Five Years” and “Dolly Parton: Here I Am.” Executive producers are BMG, and Gabriel Jagger and Janet Lee for WhyNow Studios. Also featured is Blanco Brown, whose viral hit “The Git Up” – Platinum certified across three countries – claimed the top spot in charts across the world and spawned nearly four billion views across social platforms.

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