My Father’s Shadow

My Father’s Shadow – Ottawa Premire screenings the week of February 20!

Advance ticket info coming soon for My Father’s Shadow!

Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city’s magnitude and their father’s daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.
Yorùbá with English subtitles, English.

Gotham Awards: Breakthrough Director, Outstanding Lead Performance (Sope Dirisu) award winner!
Seville European Film Festival: Best Film award winner!
Montclair Film Festival: Special Jury Prize/First Feature award winner!

4/4 Stars! “Gorgeously filmed…touching beyond words.” (Dwight Brown Ink)

Grade A! “strikingly affecting” (The Playlist)

“a remarkable film and a special debut.” (In Review)

*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office, a small candy bar, and a single-screen cinema, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime, it causes a bottleneck. If possible, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!