Eric Nazarian’s LA Crime Thriller ‘Die Like A Man’ Acquired By Gravitas Ventures – AFM

Gravitas Ventures has acquired writer-director Eric Nazarian’s Los Angeles-set crime thriller Die Like A Man for U.S., Canada and international rights.

The coming-of-age journey follows Freddy, a 17-year-old Westsider who is given a gun and asked to prove himself to a veteran gangster he idolizes. Miguel Angel Garcia (The Long Game) stars as the conflicted teen, Cory Hardrict (Tyler Perry’s Divorce in Black) as ruthless gang father figure Solo, and Mariel Molino (NCIS Origins) as love interest Luna.

Nazarian called Die Like A Man “an honest tale about the doomed codes of machismo culture that has spiraled into worsening gun violence and inner city warfare. Freddy’s journey explores the destructive power of internalized rage and the road towards atonement.”

The film was shot entirely in Los Angeles’ inner city communities and included teaming up with famed advocate Father Gregory Boyle’s Homeboy Industries.

Nazarian’s film was inspired by his upbringing as an immigrant in LA’s working class neighborhoods.

“‘Die Like A Man‘ is a gritty thriller with so much heart and powerful performances. We are so excited to release the film in North America in April 2025, and to pitch the film to international markets at AFM,” said Danielle Gasher,  VP of Acquisitions & International Sales at Gravitas Ventures.

The film was written and directed by Nazarian and produced by Mucho Mas Media, Voyager Pictures, Confluential Films, 222 Pictures and Boycott Entertainment and Showdown Productions.

Producers are Javier Chapa, Eric Nazarian, Tommy Oliver and Sean Patrick Burke. Sam Scripps, Kylo Freeman, Welland Scripps, Cory Hardrict, Rodrigo Garcia, Kirstin Winkler, Theo Dumont, Steven Adams, John Ierardi, Bo Youngblood, Kimberly Miller and Rachel Walens serve as executive producers.