Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, is excited to announce the acquisition of North American VOD rights to the nostalgic 1980s-era British action-comedy “The Fence”. The film will be available to rent or own on all North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms, as well as on DVD, starting on July 26, 2024.
About “The Fence”
“The Fence” is a brisk, funny, and energetic retro flick featuring motorcycles, fast cars, fighting, and a fantastic 1980s soundtrack. This feature-length adaptation of the hugely popular short film released on YouTube in 2018 is set and filmed in Bristol. The story draws from real-life accounts of people who grew up on South Bristol council estates in the 1970s and 1980s.
Plot Synopsis
The film follows an 18-year-old working-class lad who has his motorcycle stolen the day he buys it. With the help of his scoundrel friends and notorious older brother, he embarks on a mission to retrieve it before it’s gone forever. “The Fence” explores the culture of the period, peer pressures, and the difficult choices individuals faced. Despite its strong moral themes, the film is ultimately a fun and heartwarming story, combining nostalgia, strong characters, comedy, and a fast-paced narrative.