$HHSE: Additional PR Momentum for HHSE Theatrical Release: "TORN"
GATHR Joins Recently Revived Hemdale Films to Expand Release of Acclaimed Documentary “TORN”
Thursday, August 21, 2025
https://hannoverhousemovies.blogspot.com/2025...-hhse.html
New York / Los Angeles / Boston — August 21, 2025 – The acclaimed documentary TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets (https://www.torn-film.com/), directed and produced by award-winning filmmaker Nim Shapira, will open in select theaters in New York and Los Angeles on Friday, September 5, 2025.
In a major boost to the release, The Gathr Companies (GATHR®) has joined forces with Hemdale Films , a releasing affiliate of Hannover House, Inc. (OTC: HHSE), to expand TORN nationwide, utilizing its trailblazing Direct To Audience℠ (DTA) technology platform . GATHR, whose recent titles include the Oscar-winning No Other Land, the acclaimed labor documentary Union, and the current box office darling The Last Class, will also deploy its Theatrical On Demand® platform to power the film’s expansion across the United States.The partnership ensures TORN’ s conversations reach far beyond New York and Los Angeles, into arthouses, campuses, and communities nationwide.
GATHR’s involvement follows the film’s critically acclaimed pre-release momentum, with over 70 advance screenings across the U.S. and Canada — from major cities including New York, Boston, Chicago, Toronto, and San Francisco to universities, interfaith forums, and cultural institutions.
“ TORN is a film about consequences – the unintended, the human, the deeply personal,” said director Nim Shapira. “My hope is that audiences will see their own reflections in the people on screen and perhaps discover a renewed capacity for empathy, even in the most divisive of conflicts.”
“This film is a microcosm of unintended consequences and required viewing for people interested in conflict resolution,” said Scott Glosserman, CEO of The Gathr Companies. “Documentaries, especially, are empathy-building machines, and TORN is one of the most urgent examples I’ve ever seen. This is a film that demands to be seen, discussed, and felt.”
Eric Parkinson, CEO of Hemdale Films — the legendary banner behind Platoon, The Last Emperor, and The Terminator — added: “Hemdale has always been defined by bold, conversation-starting cinema. TORN continues that tradition, and with GATHR’s model it can reach audiences on a scale that reflects the urgency of its message. We are honored to release 'Torn' under the newly resurrected Hemdale releasing brand, as a major division of Hannover House.”
Set in the aftermath of October 7, TORN documents how a grassroots poster campaign to raise awareness for the 251 hostages taken by Hamas spiraled into a symbolic war on New York streets. Through the voices of ten New Yorkers — including hostage family members, artists, students, activists, a free speech expert, and a rabbi — the film reveals how a distant conflict ruptured civic life at home.
ABOUT THE GATHR COMPANIES
GATHR is the world’s first end-to-end event management platform that integrates film, talent, and venue booking with ticketing, merchandise sales, memberships, and hybrid exhibition solutions. The company pioneered Theatrical On Demand®, Pay It Forward℠ ticketing, and Direct To Audience℠ distribution strategies, solidifying its leadership in the tech-driven event cinema market since 2011. Headquartered in the Greater Boston area, with offices in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., GATHR empowers creators, organizations, and venues to connect with audiences in transformative ways. Learn more at www.gathr.com.
ABOUT HEMDALE FILMS
Founded in 1967, Hemdale Films is the only production company to win back-to-back Best Picture Oscars (Platoon and The Last Emperor), and is also behind iconic titles including The Terminator, Hoosiers, At Close Range, and Return of the Living Dead. Revived under the leadership of Eric Parkinson as a releasing label under Hannover House, Hemdale continues to champion bold, socially urgent films for today’s audiences.
GATHR Joins Recently Revived Hemdale Films to Expand Release of Acclaimed Documentary “TORN”
Thursday, August 21, 2025
https://hannoverhousemovies.blogspot.com/2025...-hhse.html
New York / Los Angeles / Boston — August 21, 2025 – The acclaimed documentary TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets (https://www.torn-film.com/), directed and produced by award-winning filmmaker Nim Shapira, will open in select theaters in New York and Los Angeles on Friday, September 5, 2025.
In a major boost to the release, The Gathr Companies (GATHR®) has joined forces with Hemdale Films , a releasing affiliate of Hannover House, Inc. (OTC: HHSE), to expand TORN nationwide, utilizing its trailblazing Direct To Audience℠ (DTA) technology platform . GATHR, whose recent titles include the Oscar-winning No Other Land, the acclaimed labor documentary Union, and the current box office darling The Last Class, will also deploy its Theatrical On Demand® platform to power the film’s expansion across the United States.The partnership ensures TORN’ s conversations reach far beyond New York and Los Angeles, into arthouses, campuses, and communities nationwide.
GATHR’s involvement follows the film’s critically acclaimed pre-release momentum, with over 70 advance screenings across the U.S. and Canada — from major cities including New York, Boston, Chicago, Toronto, and San Francisco to universities, interfaith forums, and cultural institutions.
“ TORN is a film about consequences – the unintended, the human, the deeply personal,” said director Nim Shapira. “My hope is that audiences will see their own reflections in the people on screen and perhaps discover a renewed capacity for empathy, even in the most divisive of conflicts.”
“This film is a microcosm of unintended consequences and required viewing for people interested in conflict resolution,” said Scott Glosserman, CEO of The Gathr Companies. “Documentaries, especially, are empathy-building machines, and TORN is one of the most urgent examples I’ve ever seen. This is a film that demands to be seen, discussed, and felt.”
Eric Parkinson, CEO of Hemdale Films — the legendary banner behind Platoon, The Last Emperor, and The Terminator — added: “Hemdale has always been defined by bold, conversation-starting cinema. TORN continues that tradition, and with GATHR’s model it can reach audiences on a scale that reflects the urgency of its message. We are honored to release 'Torn' under the newly resurrected Hemdale releasing brand, as a major division of Hannover House.”
Set in the aftermath of October 7, TORN documents how a grassroots poster campaign to raise awareness for the 251 hostages taken by Hamas spiraled into a symbolic war on New York streets. Through the voices of ten New Yorkers — including hostage family members, artists, students, activists, a free speech expert, and a rabbi — the film reveals how a distant conflict ruptured civic life at home.
ABOUT THE GATHR COMPANIES
GATHR is the world’s first end-to-end event management platform that integrates film, talent, and venue booking with ticketing, merchandise sales, memberships, and hybrid exhibition solutions. The company pioneered Theatrical On Demand®, Pay It Forward℠ ticketing, and Direct To Audience℠ distribution strategies, solidifying its leadership in the tech-driven event cinema market since 2011. Headquartered in the Greater Boston area, with offices in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., GATHR empowers creators, organizations, and venues to connect with audiences in transformative ways. Learn more at www.gathr.com.
ABOUT HEMDALE FILMS
Founded in 1967, Hemdale Films is the only production company to win back-to-back Best Picture Oscars (Platoon and The Last Emperor), and is also behind iconic titles including The Terminator, Hoosiers, At Close Range, and Return of the Living Dead. Revived under the leadership of Eric Parkinson as a releasing label under Hannover House, Hemdale continues to champion bold, socially urgent films for today’s audiences.
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