New global indie film and TV distributor Persimmon has announced its debut slate, tackling the genres of romance, holiday, mystery, thriller and true crime.

Gravitas Ventures alum Mackenzie Maguire leads the new Narrative Distribution label, which champions “emotionally resonant films” that “speak from the heart,” rolling out five feature films with its streaming and television launch.

Among the slate is The Mother, The Menacer and Me , starring Lorraine Bracco in a family comedy/drama about a Hollywood hopeful (James Austin Kerr) who moves in with his disapproving mother-in-law (Bracco) while trying to make his dream come true. Directed by Jon Salmon, the film also features Leah Remini, Christine Spang, Alfonso Cabbelero and Brian Tichnell.

Co-writer and executive producer Chri

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