The saga of the Aretha Franklin concert movie “Amazing Grace” has taken another turn, with producer Alan Elliott pulling the movie from the Toronto International Film Festival ahead of its screening Thursday.
But Elliott hopes a screening will take place next week in Los Angeles even if a deal can’t be reached with the soul singer -- possibly at the Ace Hotel in conjunction with a noted L.A. arts institution.
Elliott notified Toronto on Tuesday that the movie wouldn't be shown at the festival after a legal battle with Franklin remained resolved. The festival announced the move shortly after.