EXCLUSIVE: Buffalo 8 has acquired North American distribution rights to the drama Bull Street, with plans for a summer 2026 release.

Written and directed by Lynn Dow, the film is a character-driven drama set in a small South Carolina town.

The film’s ensemble includes Emmy winner and Tony nominee Loretta Devine (Waiting to Exhale), Oscar and Golden Globe winner Amy Madigan (Weapons), newcomer Malynda Hale, Arielle Prepetit (Beyond the Gates), and Gary Ray Moore (House of Cards).

Bull Street follows LouEster Sadie Gibbs (Hale), a small-town lawyer raised by her formidable grandmother, Mrs. Big-Gal (Devine). When an Ivy League attorney (Prepetit) challenges the family’s claim to their longtime home and land, LouEster is pulled into a courtroom battle that pits privilege against legacy. Presiding over the case, Judge Motley (Madigan) must decide whether generations of history are enough to secure her birthright.

The film was produced by Lynn Dow and Wendy Tannock under their Up The Road Films banner, with Buffalo 8 co-founders Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor serving as executive producers.

The film features an original score by Oscar-winning composer Anne Dudley (The Full Monty), and was an official selection at the Pan African Film Festival and opened the 2024 Sarasota Film Festival.

Dow said: “Generational wealth isn’t just about money. It’s about heritage, land, and identity. It’s about what we inherit and what we choose to fight for. Bull Street is a film that will resonate with all families who are fighting to leave a legacy for the next generation.”

“With powerhouse performances from a phenomenal female-led cast, including Loretta Devine and Amy Madigan, Bull Street delivers an emotionally resonant story of identity, justice, and generational truth. It’s exactly the kind of meaningful, audience-driven storytelling we champion at Buffalo 8,” added Nikki Stier Justice, Head of Acquisitions at Buffalo 8.