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Magnolia Pictures Secures North American Rights to John Wilson's Acclaimed Concrete Documentary

3/26/2026

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Magnolia Pictures acquired North American rights to John Wilson, filmmaker, and his documentary The History of Concrete for a theatrical release this year.
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
The film examines concrete's significance to New York City through a Hallmark-style narrative.
Critics have praised filmmaker John Wilson's storytelling and compared his approach to Werner Herzog.
The documentary was produced by John Wilson and a team of collaborators.

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Magnolia Pictures acquired North American rights to John Wilson, filmmaker, and his documentary The History of Concrete for a theatrical release this year.
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
The film examines concrete's significance to New York City through a Hallmark-style narrative.
Critics have praised filmmaker John Wilson's storytelling and compared his approach to Werner Herzog.
The documentary was produced by John Wilson and a team of collaborators.