UK-based sales house Rainmaker Content has acquired the international distribution rights to two new documentary films – Dwarf Story, and Strike: An Uncivil War.

Dwarf Story is produced by London-based Embankment Films and has been commissioned by UK commercial broadcaster ITV.

It tells the story of so-called “miracle” drug Vosoritide, which promises to be a potentially ground-breaking treatment for dwarfism.

Directed by Riccardo Servini (A Space in Time), the film meets three young people who reveal how their lives have been affected by the treatment.

Meanwhile, Strike: An Uncivil War recounts the Battle of Orgreave, the most violent confrontation between British miners and police during the 1984 Miners’ Strike.

Directed by award-winner Daniel Gordon, it is produced by Sheffield-based prodco Verymuchso (Hillsborough) and Embankment Films.

Nick Taussig, producer, Embankment Films, said: “These two documentaries are hugely important in bringing into sharp focus two significant issues that have had meaningful impact on the lives of many people, communities and even nations.

“The passion of these incredible directors, Daniel and Riccardo, is reflected in our drive at Embankment Films to not only work with the world’s very best filmmakers, but to bring their voices and vision to the screen, in unique and ambitious, premium documentaries.”