Dolphin Entertainment has acquired rights to The Woman Who Saved the Children, Clare Mulley's 2010 biography of Save the Children founder Eglantyne Jebb, for development as a film, Deadline reported.
"With The Woman Who Saved the Children, we're showcasing a story of extraordinary vision and resilience that is both globally relevant and emotionally powerful," said Bill O'Dowd, Dolphin's founder and CEO. "As our development expands to include our return to scripted content, The Woman Who Saved the Children reflects our commitment to developing films that not only captivate audiences but also continues to reinforce Dolphin as a key player in meaningful, story-driven filmmaking within today's entertainment landscape."
Mulley commented: "Eglantyne was a true revolutionary, breaking all the rules, defying convention and transgressing the law in her determination to save the lives and improve the life-changes of every child, everywhere. Witty and wayward, she burned fast through life, dying all too young, but her enduring legacy remains as relevant and urgent as ever."
"Save the Children was founded in the wake of World War I on the belief that all children have rights, a radical idea at the time," said Janti Soeripto, president and CEO, Save the Children U.S. "We look forward to seeing our founder's lesser known, yet transformative life story told on the big screen."