Without exaggerating, Mami Wata belongs to a canon of its own. The film belongs to the same evergreen canon as Ousmane Sembene’s Black Girl, Tunde Kelani’s...
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“A Young Time Ago” Review: Subtle but Visible Misogyny Takes Front Row in the Tolu Lordtanner-Directed Drama
The film’s attention is solely placed on the men in these women’s lives and how they react to the assault. In these films, the actions of these men become the...
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“Can You See Us?” Review: This Stereotype-Defying Zambian Netflix Debut about Albinism is Elevated by Impressive Acting
Can You See Us? is one of those few films that espouses multiple layers of meaning. What proves elusive reveals itself with ease on repeated watch… By Seyi Lasisi After...
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“Love, Sex and 30 Candles” Review: The Feminist Undertone in Stephania Zwane-Directed Film is Its Saving Grace
What is interesting about the plot of Love, Sex and 30 Candles is how it carefully fastens attention to each friend, one after the other. The film’s minimal...
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“The One for Sarah” Review: The Lyndsey Efejuku-Directed Film Audaciously Traverses Romance and Domestic Violence
With its deliberate and steady plot, The One for Sarah takes us on a journey that defies the conventions of its genre… By Joseph Jonathan The One for Sarah, a...
