Benjamin Bratt sues to collect film bonuses

Benjamin Bratt is suing the distributor of his film, “La Mission,” over an alleged failure to pay agreed-upon bonuses for the film’s box office performance.
According to a complaint filed last week in Los Angeles Superior Court, Bratt and his colleagues at 5 Stick Films allege that distributor Screen Media Ventures signed a contract that entitled it to two bonus payments if the film’s box office gross receipts exceeded $500,000 and $1 million.
“La Mission” was released in select theaters in May to mixed reviews but picked up the support of the Latino and gay community for positive portrayals.