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Friday, May 31, 2013 Limited Theaters
for thematic elements, violence, some disturbing images, sexual content and partial nudity
The East Plot: What's it about?
Sarah Moss (Marling) is a brilliant operative for an elite private intelligence firm whose top objective is to ruthlessly protect the interests of their A-list corporate clientele. She is assigned to go undercover to infiltrate an anarchist collective known for executing covert attacks upon major corporations. Living amongst them in an effort to get closer to their members, Sarah finds herself unexpectedly torn between two worlds as she starts to fall in love with the group's charismatic leader, finding her life and her priorities irrevocably changed.
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The East Crew and Production Team
A look at the The East behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Zal Batmanglij previously directed Sound of My Voice. The film's writer Brit Marling penned Sound of My Voice and Another Earth.
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The East Production and Filming
The East Filming Timeline
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— The East entered Completed status.
To premiere at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival (out of competition).Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Production status.
Finalizing production budget, filming the movie begins.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.
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— The film entered Development status.
Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
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— The film entered Announced status.
Intentions to make the movie; early in development.
The East Release Date: When was the film released?
The East was released in limited theaters on . Nine other films are opening on the same date, including After Earth, Now You See Me and American Mary. The movie was released in select theaters in major markets.
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The East is available now through digital retailers because its DVD and Blu-ray release date has already passed.
