African Giants

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African Giants

2024

1h 46m

Comedy

Drama

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Over a weekend visit in Los Angeles, two first-generation Sierra Leonean American brothers navigate the changing dynamics of brotherhood after a surprise announcement.

Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

08/23/2024

Rich cultural specificity brings a fresh perspective to a familiar scenario in this two-handed drama about masculinity, sibling bonds, and the clash between dreams and expectations.

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Tina Kakadelis

Beyond the Cinerama Dome

05/23/2024

Complemented by gorgeous cinematography, African Giants is an ode to brotherly love and a reminder that we are capable of growing up.

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Ben Shehadi

Film Threat

02/29/2024

7.5/10

Well-written, well-acted and well-crafted, it is what a good movie ought to look like.

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

02/07/2024

3.5/5

Especially with the performances from his leads which seem to leave one feeling raw and vulnerable, [director Omar] Kamara’s work becomes a film that lingers through its honesty.

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Heidy Morales

Hye's Musings

01/29/2024

3.5/5

'African Giants' is a rich story. The film is a love letter to brotherhood. There are many aspects of the film that I appreciate... being witness to the brothers in moments of vulnerability, moments of truth, moments of struggle, and moments of love.

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Kristy Strouse

Film Inquiry

01/26/2024

African Giants is a beautiful and rich look at brotherhood with an engaging plot and confident directorial prowess.

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Austin

08/24/2024

Keep them in theaters

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Francis S

@Francis101 11/17/2024

This is an impressive movie, made with care and crafted with grace. The script seems to put too many issues in play and it feels long and repetitive in the middle. The performances and the directing, however, are magnificient. I wish I had a brother like Sheku.

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Gary G

08/25/2024

So many interesting facets to this movie: Immigrants, what world do I belong to, my desires vs my parents/society’s desires, peer pressures. Acting was top-notch!

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Over a weekend visit in Los Angeles, two first-generation Sierra Leonean American brothers navigate the changing dynamics of brotherhood after a surprise announcement.

Director: Omar S. Kamara
Producer: Omar S. Kamara, Leo Blumberg-Woll, Jordan Tyner
Screenwriter: Omar S. Kamara
Distributor: Juno Films
Production Co: African Giants
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 21, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 46m

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