OWN Takes Sundance Film for New Doc Club

LOS ANGELES: The feature-length documentary Family Affair, which made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival last week, is the first title to join OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network’s recently announced doc club.

The Doc Club was created to showcase cinematic documentaries that can inspire and entertain, and encourage emerging creative voices. Written and produced by Chico David Colvard, Family Affair is a personal documentary that looks at Colvard’s family history.

"OWN is about real-life stories of self-discovery, inspiration and transformation," said Christina Norman, the CEO of OWN. "Family Affair is exactly that—a multi-layered, raw and provocative family story. I applaud Chico Colvard for his bravery in creating a deeply personal film that shares with us his pain, his anger and ultimately his transformation."

"I’m honored to have my film be a part of the unique programming OWN will be offering," commented Colvard. "I believe that my story will resonate with both men and women who are struggling with their past, and give them a new insight to move forward with their future."

"We are eager to bring this profound and important film to a larger audience," said Annie Roney, the founder and managing director ro*co films international, and curators of the OWN documentary film club. "This documentary will allow viewers to create a community, giving them a platform for discussion and allowing personal growth and change."

"I am deeply honored that Family Affair is the first acquisition by the OWN documentary club," added Liz Garbus, the film’s producer. "Beyond our own personal excitement, OWN’s commitment to best of American documentary filmmaking is a thrilling development for the whole industry."