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My Father's Shadow

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Tomris Laffly Elle A multilayered portrayal of Black masculinity, both adoringly seen through the eyes of the film’s young characters and carried with poetic poise by Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù. Jun 10, 2025 Full Review Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter The best moments of My Father’s Shadow are the stolen ones between Folarian and his sons. While there is some overly sentimental exposition in these encounters, they are easy to forgive because of the restrained performances and gentle visuals. May 20, 2025 Full Review Murtada Elfadl Variety The Davies brothers have crafted a father of mythic proportions... Dìrísù, in a revelatory performance that should put him at the top of casting lists, grounds that fantasy with a realistically intense but quiet performance. May 19, 2025 Full Review Will Bjarnar Geek Vibes Nation The sensation of holding your loved one close is perhaps the only thing more powerful. If they can’t always have their dad, My Father’s Shadow argues, at least they will always have each other. Rated: 7.5/10 Sep 28, 2025 Full Review Ashley Morales MovieJawn By using real footage that came out of the 1993 Nigerian Presidential election, with the film footage, the filmmakers create an interesting dialogue with the past and present with what is remembered. Sep 25, 2025 Full Review Brooke Obie Black Girl Watching With stunning cinematography and a compelling, semi-autobiographical script, Akinola Davies Jr. and co-writer Wale Davies set the grief over an absent parent against the backdrop of crumbling hope in a country whose leaders choose power over love. Sep 20, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Akinola Davies Jr.

Director

Sope Dirisu

Actor

Godwin Egbo

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Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

Actor

Wale Davies

Screenwriter

Akinola Davies Jr.

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Movie Info

Director
Akinola Davies Jr.
Producer
Rachel Dargavel, Funmbi Ogunbanwo
Screenwriter
Wale Davies, Akinola Davies Jr.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 34m