“Blknws: Terms & Conditions” was set to premiere in this year’s Sundance’s Next program as an official selection. However, Participant Media requested the festival yank the film from its lineup after learning that director Joseph submitted a new, secret cut to Sundance and other global fest’s without the media company’s knowledge.

EXCLUSIVE: Never underestimate the power of independent art. Kahlil Joseph’s experimental movie BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions will definitely be making its world premiere here at Sundance. The festival just released a statement.

Days after the film was pulled from Sundance over a dispute between Participant Media and director Kahlil Joseph, James Shani’s Rich Spirit banner has acquired “Blknws: Terms & Conditions,” according to an insider with knowledge of the project.