MUMBAI: The Weinstein Co has acquired the rights to The Tillman Story, a documentary produced by A&E IndieFilms.

The acquisition was made post the premiere of the docu at the Sundance Film Festival two weeks ago.

The deal was brokered by Molly Thompson and Robert Sharenow from A&E Network.

As per the deal, The Weinstein Co will have the North American theatrical, DVD and pay TV rights to the Amir Bar-Lev-directed product.

The Weinstein Co. also procured all rights in English-language territories for the documentary.