“Murphy is a revelation”

Frank Scheck – The Hollywood Reporter

Eddie Murphy and Britt Robertson Redefine Family in the Touching Drama Available on Blu-ray™ andDVDOctober 25 from Codeblack Films and Lionsgate

Digital HD and On Demand Available October 21

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (September 27,2016) –Academy Award®nomineeEddie Murphy (Best Supporting Actor, Dreamgirls, 2006) and Britt Robertson (Tomorrowland) star in the heart-warming film Mr. Church, arriving on Digital HD and On Demand October 21and on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD) andDVD (plus Digital)October 25 from Codeblack Films and Lionsgate.

Currently in theaters, the film was produced by Cinelou Films and Envision Media Arts.Directed by Academy Award®nomineeBruce Beresford (Director, Tender Mercies, 1983) and written by Susan McMartin (TV’s “Mom”),Mr. Churchchallenges the notions of family and unconditional love.The “touching account of an unlikely friendship marked by love and respect”(The Hollywood Reporter),premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival andalso stars Xavier Samuel (Love & Friendship),Lucy Fry (TV’s “11.22.63”), andNataschaMcElhone (TV’s “Californication”).

Mr. Church tells the story of a unique friendship that develops when a little girl and her dying mother retain the services of a talented cook – Henry Joseph Church. What begins as a six-month arrangement instead spans fifteen years, and creates a family bond that lasts forever.

The Mr. Church home entertainment release bonus material includesinterviews with the cast, a “Food on Film” featurette, and a look at the true story the film is based on.Mr. Churchwill be available on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) for $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.

BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Britt Robertson Interview
  • “Eddie Murphy: Doing a Drama” Featurette
  • “Food on Film” Featurette
  • “Based on a True Friendship” Featurette

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production:2016

Title Copyright:© 2015 Cook Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Type: Theatrical Release

Rating:PG-13 for Thematic Elements

Genre:Drama

Closed-Captioned:NA

Subtitles: Spanish, English SDH

Feature Run Time:105 minutes

Blu-ray Format:1080p 16x9 Widescreen (1.85:1)

DVD Format:16x9 Widescreen (1.85:1)

Blu-ray Audio:English 5.1 DTS-HD Master AudioTM

DVD Audio:English 5.1 Dolby Digital

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