He drew admirers and critics for his unique style with references to hip-hop and other Black cultural touchstones.

This film is the perfect tribute to a man who touched lives in front of and behind the camera.

The film will be Stuart through and throughfunny, smart, edgy, touching, and transformational.

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The film is executive produced by ESPN Films, Run & Shoot Filmworks, and Cinemation Studios.

Further details will be announced at a later date.

Andre Gaines was represented in the deal by Weinstein Senior.

André Holland and Kate Mara ride next to each other on a subway in ‘The Dutchman’.