PBS Distribution Acquires U.S. Rights to ‘Trespasses’ and ‘I Fought the Law’ (Exclusive)

PBS Distribution has acquired U.S. rights to Wildgaze Films’ love story “Trespasses” and Hera Pictures’ factual drama “I Fought the Law” from All3Media Intl.

“Trespasses” stars Lola Petticrew (“Say Nothing”), Tom Cullen (“The Gold”), and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Gillian Anderson (“Sex Education”).

The show tells the story of forbidden love set against the backdrop of the Troubles in 1970s Belfast.

The U.S. acquisition follows deals in Europe and Australia, and four nominations at the Irish Film and Television Awards.

“I Fought the Law” Courtesy of Courtesy of All3Media Intl.

“Trespasses,” which was commissioned by the U.