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Confronting and conflating provocative topics such as sexuality, religion and privacy, "Naz & Maalik" is still riding high after its buzzy premiere at SXSW earlier this year. Read More: SXSW Springboard: The Promising Newcomer Behind Gay Muslim Drama 'Naz and Maalik' Wolfe Releasing has acquired U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to the film, which is directed by Jack Dockendorf and stars newcomers Curtiss Cooke Jr. and Kerwin Johnson Jr. The deal includes theatrical and DVD release rights. "Naz & Maalik" examines how two closeted Muslim teens have their Friday afternoon ruined by FBI surveillance when their small-time scheming sets an agent on their trail. Set over the course of a single day in Bed-Stuy, the film explores the mysterious forces that animate teenage minds. Jim Stephens, President of Wolfe Releasing, said, "When we saw the film at its premiere, we were inspired by its unique subject matter, authentic performances and...