Voiced by Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Lee Curtis and Brian Cox, True Crime Doc Feature ‘Raoul Wallenberg: Missing Inaction,’ Closes First Sales to Australia, Sweden, Israel (EXCLUSIVE)
Key Takeaways
- The documentary "Raoul Wallenberg: Missing Inaction" secured early sales in Australia (SBS), Sweden (SVT), and Israel (HOT).
- The film features notable voice talent, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Brian Cox, reading letters from Wallenberg's family.
- Raoul Wallenberg is credited with one of the largest rescue operations of Jews in WWII, saving up to 20,000 people in Budapest by issuing protective passes and establishing safe houses.
- The director and cast stressed the importance of the film in preventing Wallenberg's heroic legacy from being forgotten by contemporary generations.
- The documentary is a passion project for some involved, including Gyllenhaal and producer Alex Ruthizer, who have personal connections to the story or its themes.
The true crime doc feature "Raoul Wallenberg: Missing Inaction," featuring voiceovers by Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Brian Cox reading personal letters, has secured early international sales in Australia, Sweden, and Israel. Produced by Jeff Sagansky and sold by Erik Barmack’s Wild Sheep Content, the film seeks to ensure that the story of Raoul Wallenberg, who saved an estimated 20,000 Jews in Budapest during WWII, is not lost to history. Wallenberg, leveraging Sweden's neutral status, issued thousands of protective passes and organized large-scale humanitarian efforts before his own disappearance. Director Brad Rothschild emphasized the need to tell Wallenberg's story to modern generations who may not know his legacy. Cast members like Brian Cox and Jake Gyllenhaal expressed deep personal connections to the theme of courage and standing up for humanity, highlighting the importance of cementing Wallenberg's accomplishments.
