Image Entertainment has acquired North American rights to "Accidents Happen," starring Geena Davis.
The dark comedy about a mother and son was helmed by Andrew Lancaster and bowed at the Tribeca film fest in April.
Harrison Gilbertson ("What's Wrong With Virgina") co-stars.
Anthony Anderson ("Somersault") produced via his Red Carpet Prods.
A U.S. theatrical release is slated for first quarter of 2010.
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