American Revolution Doc Tops Autentic Distribution MIPCOM Titles

Autentic Distribution is bringing to MIPCOM Independence Dawn—The Forgotten Revolution, telling the human story behind the American Revolution.

“By shining a light on often-overlooked revolutionaries, including women, Black soldiers, spies and young people, it offers a gripping and timely re-examination to ask: whose freedom was truly won?” says Mirjam Strasser, head of sales and acquisitions.

Blending humor with hard facts and science, Penguin Baywatch features footage of king penguins’ complex social lives, daily struggles against predators, harsh weather and the challenges of survival.

The Sum of All Cities combines urban life, a universal subject, with a unique storytelling device where numbers unlock surprising human stories. “On their own, numbers are just statistics, but this series looks beyond them to reveal what they truly mean and the stories they tell,” Strasser says. “From the amount of shrimp eaten in Las Vegas to Seoul’s cosmetic surgery rates, the series is a thrilling global tour that explores the world city by city, number by number.”

Strasser notes that “digital sales now account for half of our revenue. In these digital times, we are putting even more emphasis on innovation and new opportunities. We are expanding our FAST and YouTube channels and experimenting with digital-first content while also moving into feature documentaries, all with the mission of bringing high-quality factual storytelling to global audiences.”