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Lady

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In the sprawling African metropolis of Lagos, a fiercely independent young cab driver meets a band of radiantly reckless sex workers whose sisterhood pulls her into danger and joy, setting her on a journey toward her own transformation.

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Jourdain Searles The Hollywood Reporter Mar 5
As it is, the film excels at depicting the complexity of female friendship within a devastating and isolating economic landscape. Go to Full Review
Dwight Brown DwightBrownInk.com Feb 6
2.5/4
Easy to love the film’s characters and vibe. Go to Full Review
Liz Shannon Miller Consequence Feb 3
B+
Manages two remarkable achievements at once: Delivering both a slice-of-life narrative, rich with cultural details, while at the same time telling a galvanizing, even inspiring story about a person finding her voice to demand real change. Go to Full Review
Sarah Manvel Movies We Texted About 3d
There was a really interesting group of character studies bubbling under Lady’s surface. It’s a shame therefore that someone decided the surface was enough. Go to Full Review
Aviva Dove-Viebahn Ms. Magazine Feb 19
[LADY is] a film that consciously balances discomfort with bravery, weaving a tale about a woman on the cusp of a sea change, uncertain whether or not she’s willing to be taken up by its current. Go to Full Review
Brooke Obie Black Girl Watching Feb 18
Olive Nwosu’s lens is so loving and tender; a fantastic debut from a promising filmmaker. Go to Full Review
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Movie Info

Synopsis In the sprawling African metropolis of Lagos, a fiercely independent young cab driver meets a band of radiantly reckless sex workers whose sisterhood pulls her into danger and joy, setting her on a journey toward her own transformation.
Director
Olive Nwosu
Producer
Alex Polunin, John Giwa-Amu, Stella Nwimo
Screenwriter
Olive Nwosu
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m