Jaman.com Acquires Film Titles from BBC Worldwide America to Distribute Online

Jaman.com Acquires Film Titles from BBC Worldwide America to Distribute Online

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its position as the leading online destination for quality international and independent entertainment, Jaman.com today announced the acquisition of an acclaimed collection of films from BBC Worldwide America. The Jaman site fosters a vibrant and active community of global film lovers who discover, enjoy and recommend films from around the world. With this addition of provocative titles from BBC Worldwide America, Jaman builds upon its diverse collection of quality, award-winning feature films and documentaries.

"Jaman is very pleased to expand our library with this selection from the BBC, one of the most prestigious producers of content that entertains, informs and educates," said Gaurav Dhillon, founder and CEO of Jaman. "This collection of critically acclaimed, award-winning work is representative of Jaman's commitment to bring the best content to our global community, many of whom may have limited access to these works."

Highlights amongst the newly acquired titles available now at http://www.jaman.com/

Abortion Ship -- Dutch doctor Rebecca Gomperts is the founder of Women on Waves, an activist group that transports women from countries where abortion is illegal into international waters so they can have a free and legal abortion under Dutch law. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Lara Agnew follows Dr. Gomperts during an unsuccessful 2003 mission to Poland that questions the organization's achievements and its effect upon the women who rely upon Gomperts' help.

Dowry Law -- Nominated for a 2004 Amnesty International UK Media Award for Best TV Documentary. It can cost up to $100,000 for a family in India to find a groom for their daughter, sometimes resulting in the groom's family taking the money and getting rid of the wife as soon as possible. Filmmakers Adam Mynott and Frank Smith join Delhi's female crime unit in the fight against dowry crime and how women are fighting back.

Face to Face with Sir Ian McKellen -- An in-depth interview with award-winning actor Ian McKellen (Oscar nominated for his role in 'The Lord of The Rings' and 'Gods and Monsters'), about his acting career and his decision to come out as a homosexual.

Nervous Energy -- A drama centering on a young man struggling to come to terms with the fact he's dying of AIDS. Against the advice of his partner, he takes a trip back home to the family that rejected him and the friends he was once close to, resulting in mayhem. Directed by Jean Stewart and starring Alfred Molina.

When I'm 64 -- This critically-acclaimed drama from director Jon Jones follows Ray and Jim, both in their twenties and living in very different worlds during Beatlemania. Now 64, their paths cross for the first time and in the reflection of their lives, a friendship grows between them as they reveal things about themselves that they have never spoken to others about.

About BBC Worldwide America

BBC Worldwide America is the U.S. arm of BBC Worldwide Limited, headquartered in New York and Los Angeles. BBC Worldwide Ltd is the main commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The company exists to maximize the value of the BBC's assets for the benefit of the UK license fee payer and invest in public service programming in return for rights. The company has seven core businesses: Global Channels, Global TV Sales, Magazines, Content & Production, Home Entertainment, Global Brands and Digital Media.

About Jaman.com

Jaman.com is revolutionizing the way people discover, enjoy and share movies all over the world. The company is pioneering entertainment on the Internet by delivering high-definition films to a growing online community of fans and filmmakers. Viewers around the globe can browse and select from Jaman library of thousands of unique films. Jaman's popular community features provide a forum where people around the world can review, discuss and share world-class films with each other. Jaman is based in San Mateo, California, and is backed by luminaries in technology and media. For more information, please visit http://www.jaman.com/.

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CONTACT: Jenny Michalski of Jaman, +1-650-525-3513, jenny@jaman.com; or
Elise Freimuth of mPRm Public Relations, +1-323-933-3399, efreimuth@mprm.com,
for Jaman.com; or Business or Corporate Development Contact, Faisal Galaria,
GM & VP Corporate Development of Jaman, +1-650-525-3542, fgalaria@jaman.com

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http://www.jaman.com/

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