Right To Try, a documentary short chronicling HIV survivor and activist Jeffrey Drew’s pursuit to find a cure for for the disease, is headed to Peacock.
The rights to the film have been acquired by NBCU streaming service. It is produced and directed by Octavia Spencer. The Late Late Show With James Corden producer Zeberiah Newman.
The service will be available for use starting December 1.
The short reveals Drew’s experience participating in an experiment that could lead to an historic medical breakthrough for the millions of people living with HIV around the world.
Brian Clisham, Stephanie Kluft of Orit Entertainment and Andrew Carlberg produce alongside the Ma star. CAA Media Finance brokered this deal with Peacock.
“We are thrilled our film Right to Try will be seen on Peacock. Though Jeffrey Drew’s heroic journey is singular, his story is universal. This is an important film and with Peacock we have a wonderful partner to bring it to our audience,”Spencer.
“It is an honor to share Drew’s story with Peacock users and raise awareness around the important issue of HIV research,” added Val Boreland EVP, Content Acquisitions, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “We know the impact of this documentary will be far-reaching.”