Lonergan's 'Margaret' to finally hit theaters

After many years of delay, Kenneth Lonergan's publish-9/11 drama "Margaret," from Fox Searchlight, will hit theaters on Sept. 30. Filming for "Margaret," in regards to a teen (Anna Paquin) involved with a fatal car accident, covered with 2005, however the pic was caught inside a legal fight after helmer-scribe Lonergan battled to provide a workable edit. Martin Scorsese eventually came aboard to assist Lonergan finish the editing process. "Margaret," that also stars Matt Damon, Mark Ruffalo and Matthew Broderick, marks Lonergan's second film after 2000's "You Are Able To Rely On Me." Pic is created by Scott Rudin, Gary Gilbert and also the late Sydney Pollack. Searchlight intends to release the film limited within the U.S., with two other 2011 year-finish releases on its plate: Sundance pick-up "Martha Marcy May Marlene," which bows March. 21, then Alexander Payne's George Clooney family drama "The Descendents" looking for release on November. 23. "Margaret" launches with fellow niche photos including, Michael Shannon-starrer "Take Shelter," from The new sony Pictures Classics, and Sony's belief-based police drama "Courageous." Contact Andrew Stewart at andrew.stewart@variety.com