Abramorama release “Who Will Write Our History,” a detailed account of the Warsaw Ghetto during Nazi occupation, showed intense interest in its initial exclusive Manhattan date ahead of special event screenings next weekend.
It’s a small release to celebrate; in the pre-Oscar nominations limbo, any signs of life are welcome in the specialized world.The leading contenders for Oscar nominations grossed about $6 million total this weekend.
That compares to about $16 million the weekend prior to the announcement last year.
That’s a big drop — but it could also reflect that we’re in a rare Oscar year dominated by major studio films.OpeningWho Will Write Our History? (Abramorama) – Metacritic: 80; Festivals include: Rome 2018$12,719 in 1 theater; PTA (per theater average): $12,719Strong reviews helped propel this documentary centering on massive archives recovered from the Warsaw Ghetto.
It played sold-out shows at a 100-seat screen in New York’s Quad Cinema.
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