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In 2019, Altman directed a short documentary set against the backdrop of the homelessness crisis in Ireland.
Home, which was narrated by Dave Fanning, involved inputs from Academy Award winner Glen Hansard and Academy Award nominee Jim Sheridan, and won Best Short Documentary at the Dublin Independent Film Festival.
Now his debut feature film
Red Carpet, inspired by Los Angeles sex trafficking trade, has been picked up by streaming giant Amazon Prime in all English speaking territories globally and is available to stream on Apple TV in America.
Red Carpet is a crime-thriller that tells the story of Mandy, an aspiring actress, who relocates to Hollywood to pursue her dream but instead gets caught up in the grim underbelly of Los Angeles’ sex trade.
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“We created Higher Ground to tell great stories,” the Obamas said in a written statement. “This group of projects builds upon that goal and the incredible path forged by films like
Crip Camp,
Becoming, and the Oscar-winning
American Factory. From science fiction to the beauty of our natural world to the relationships that define us, Higher Ground continues to strive for fresh perspectives, compelling characters, and a healthy dose of inspiration. We couldn’t be more proud to team up with the brilliant artists behind each of these stories. Each of them has something important to say.”
“It has been thrilling to watch President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and the Higher Ground team dive into original programming and produce incredible stories,” said Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO, and Chief Content Officer, Netflix. “