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Mercury Studios is proud to announce the acquisition of Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive. In this highly personal definitive documentary with unrestricted access and a soundtrack of hits, the film reveals the highs and lows of Gaynor's career. It offers an unfiltered look at her life, the unwavering faith that propelled her reinvention - against all odds - and the moments that lead a superstar to truly understand the meaning behind her lyrics.

New York, March 20th - Mercury Studios, Universal Music Group’s innovative and multi-faceted content studio, today announced the acquisition of the feature documentary Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive. Mercury Studios will represent the documentary globally ex-U.S. on behalf of director Betsy Schechter.

VP of Content Acquisitions for Mercury Studios; Amy Freshwater, said, “With I Will Survive the anthem, Gloria recorded an instantly recognizable message of empowerment. Nearly 50 years on, the documentary now reveals Gloria’s own experience - what it means to be a public superstar while privately fighting for survival.”

Regarding the international release of her feature documentary film, Gloria Gaynor added “I am finally at a place of joy and self-fulfilment, and I am ready to share my secret with the world - to not only surviving - but thriving”. Executive producer Dawn Gates of UMG Nashville added “She is a true master of perseverance, still revered and performing throughout the world today, proving reinvention is possible at any age.”

Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive is an emotional journey that inspires and uplifts. The film debuted with a sold-out premiere at Tribeca Film Festival and collected multiple awards in the US, including the Audience Awards at Nashville Film Festival; Best Feature Documentary for the LA FEMME International Film Festival in Los Angeles and the prestigious Best of Fest Award at The Palm Springs International Film Festival.

“Having filmed Ms. Gaynor for eight years, I saw first-hand how she proves faith and resilience can turn your life around,” said director Betsy Schechter. “Through divorce and battling the odds to self-finance, co-write, and co-produce a Grammy Award-winning Gospel album in her 70s, Gloria's story inspires people to know that despite life’s challenges, it is never too late to realize your dreams. With Mercury Studio’s passion for our film and their experience with so many of the most iconic music movies produced, we are honored that they have acquired I Will Survive for international distribution.”

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Current and recent projects include Oscar and BAFTA award-nominated American Symphony, directed by Matthew Heineman for the Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions/Netflix, If These Walls Could Sing, directed by Mary McCartney for Disney+, My Life as a Rolling Stone for the BBC and MGM+, Shania Twain: Not Just A Girl for Netflix, This Town, a six-part series for the BBC from writer, creator, and executive producer Steven Knight, Linda Perry: Let it Die Here, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and the recently announced One to One: John & Yoko from Oscar and BAFTA award-winning director, Kevin Macdonald.

Mercury Studios also produced Sam Smith: Live at the Royal Albert Hall for BBC, Billie Eilish’s Overheated at The O2 London and Lang Lang Plays Disney for Disney+.

Editorially independent, Mercury Studios is powered by Universal Music Group and represents the world’s leading catalogue of music-related content, consisting of thousands of hours of premium music-driven film and television programming.

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