Marblemedia & Fae Pictures launch Abdul Malik’s Labor Movement Union Drama Series Salt

Canada-based Marblemedia and LA and Toronto-based Fae Pictures are partnering to develop prime-time political drama series Saltby Screenwriter Abdul Malik (graft).

blown away Producer Marblemedia acquired the rights to the project during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival Series Accelerator program.

Salt follows Mohammad “Mo” Akram, raised in a wealthy and politically influential Muslim family, who is rocked by a scandal that has destroyed America’s working class. To make up for his father’s mistakes, he takes a job as a “salt” – someone who gets a job at a certain workplace with the intention of forming a union – so he can infiltrate the workers and can bring them together in secret in a lavish merger International organization. Hotel chain in Chicago from the inside.

The series is about the resurgent labor movement currently sweeping the United States, in a world shaped by the personal insights of Malik, who has been working in the movement for a decade.

Malik spent ten years as a documentary filmmaker at the forefront of labor and environmental movements, which led him to co-write a feature film Peace through Chocolatewhich premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. He also wrote on NBC’s medical drama graft and feature films currents flow From a river and Queen Tut.

“A series like this is very close to my heart,” said Malik. “It aims to do nothing less than articulate the exciting world of trade unionism, a world I know well as we talk about the pressing issues and incredible progress the working class has made in recent years through fought real. “

He added that the series will “explore power in all its forms and explore the moral complexities of their world in a way that makes for compelling television.”

“We are very excited to add Salt to marmormedia’s ever-growing content list,” says Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy, VP Scripted at marmormedia. “After meeting Abdul, hearing his story and reading his voice, we knew this was a project we had to be a part of. The series is in line with our mission to share stories rooted in authentic voices that are bold, inspiring and impactful. We pride ourselves on developing intellectual property on topics that stimulate conversation and drive change, while captivating audiences looking for intelligent, thought-provoking entertainment.”

“We are looking for world-class production partners, international talent and a showrunner who matches Abdul’s creative vision.”

“On our mission to decolonize Hollywood, Salt is a series that exceeds our expectations for a political drama featuring a wealthy and influential Muslim family against the backdrop of the struggles of America’s working class,” said Shant Joshi, president of Fae Pictures. , said.

Malik is represented by META Talent Agency.