Neil Friedman negotiated the deal with director Michael King and producer Joyce D Mandell.

The Rescuers charts the global journey of a Rwandan anti-genocide activist as she interviews survivors and descendants of 12 non-Jewish diplomats who sacrificed their careers and livelihoods in the fight against the holocaust.

During their travels the Rwandan activist discovers potential solutions for the ongoing genocide in Darfur and elsewhere.

The Rescuers premiered at the 2011 Palm Springs International Film Festival in January where it won the Best Of The Fest award before going on to screen at Seattle and other festivals.

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