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Drama Film
Rising artist

My Father’s Shadow

At Smith Rafael Film Center

San Rafael

🎭Award-winning performance by Sopé Dìrísù
🍿Generous, fairly priced popcorn
📽️Historic venue, well-run theater

A father and his two young sons wander through 1993 Lagos, quietly navigating a city on the edge of democratic crisis. This tender, politically charged debut from Akinola Davies Jr. earned a Cannes Caméra d'Or Special Mention and features an award-winning performance by Sopé Dìrísù.

Award-winning drama
Poetic father-son story
Nigerian cinema
1990s Lagos setting

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  • Award-winning drama
  • Poetic father-son story
  • Nigerian cinema
  • 1990s Lagos setting
  • Smith Rafael Film Center
  • San Rafael

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