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Jay Zs documentary Made in America picked up by Showtime

Cable network Showtime has acquired the documentary "Made in America," which interweaves inspirational stories with performances from the Budweiser Made in America music festival that took place last Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia.

The film, which makes its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 7, will premiere on Showtime on Oct. 11 at 9 p.m.

Jay Z, who curated and headlined the festival, also served as a producer on the film, along with Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, the latter of whom directed the doc.

The film, produced by Participant Media and RadicalMedia, covers a multi-genre concert whose lineup included Jay Z, West, the Hives, Pearl Jam, Run-D.M.C., Santigold and others.

The overarching theme of the movie is the "making it in America" success stories of not just the artists, but the fans, vendors and crew whose lives were impacted by the event. Those stories range from Run-D.M.C. "s Reverend Run detailing the unlikely origins of their hit "Walk This Way" to the tale of a single mother who attended the concert in hopes of boosting her struggling food-truck business.

"As soon as we saw this film, we knew it was a perfect fit for Showtime," said David Nevins, Showtime Networks " president of entertainment. "Ron Howard and Jay Z have crafted an inspirational portrayal of American resilience, drive and creativity, interwoven with an incredible showcase of musical talent."

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