Netflix has acquired the critically-acclaimed short, Two Distant Strangers, which was recently nominated for an Oscar. The film’s directors are Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe. Free also wrote the film. It stars Joey Bada$$, Andrew Howard and Zaria.

The logline: In Two Distant Strangers, cartoonist Carter James’ repeated attempts to get home to his dog are thwarted by a recurring deadly encounter that forces him to re-live the same awful day over and over again.

“When we set out to create this short in the middle of the simultaneous pandemic and social justice crises, we didn’t know what to expect,” said Free and Roe. “But in just 5 days, we pulled off the nearly impossible to make this incredible film. And all of us have been so filled with gratitude to see so many people responding to this story of resilience and perseverance. Two Distant Strangers tackles a tough subject for everyone, but in an effort to forge a new direction in the conversation. And now having Netflix come on board to bring that message to millions is an incredible opportunity.”

Producers for the film include Lawrence Bender, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Chris Uettwiller and Jesse Williams. Executive producers include Michael A. Conley II, Kevin Durant, Tina Exarhos, Samir Hernandez, Terrence Jenkins, Rich Kleiman, Van Lathan, Nicholas Maye, Mickey Meyer, Michael Novogratz, The Pritzker Pucker Family, Jordan Schultz and Athan Stephanopoulos.

Check out a Shadow and Act exclusive interview with the team behind the film here.