Together Films has acquired the worldwide rights to AN ARMY OF WOMEN which will have its world premiere at South by Southwest in March.

The feature documentary, directed by Julie Lunde Lillesæter, follows a group of women in Austin, Texas, who join together to help build a movement of plaintiffs legally challenging the system that allowed their rapists to walk free.

“We believe ‘An Army of Women’ presents a compelling opportunity for major streamers and buyers. This unprecedented story shows that through resilience and solidarity, the systems that fail us can be changed. Our hope is that this can be a catalyst for change for the rest of the US, and that global audiences will be left with the same optimism and fighting spirit that drives the women in our film,” Lillesæter said in a statement.

Norwegian Film Institute, the Fritt Ord Foundation, Still Water Foundation, Viken Film Center, Arts Council Norway, NDR Norddeutscher Rundfunk, NRK, SVT and DR fund and support the film. Together Films founder Sarah Mosses and international sales and acquisitions manager Jess Reilly initiated the deal with Norwegian production company Differ Media.

“This landmark story of justice and positive change will resonate deeply, not only with survivors, but with audiences globally. Following the success of films such as ‘Victim/Suspect’ and ‘Roll Red Roll,’ the data shows there is a strong appetite for films fighting for the rights of survivors and we anticipate global buyers will be eager to secure the film for their slates,” Mosses said in a statement.

Together Films will be presenting the film to buyers at Berlinale, SXSW and CPH:DOX.