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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 Dan Bayer Next Best Picture The window it opens on Nigerian life makes it an invaluable, important film, but its close observation of complex character dynamics makes it truly special. Rated: 8/10 May 27, 2025 Full Review Ryan McQuade AwardsWatch However great the themes of the film are, the film’s relaxed pace and family dynamic collides with the political messaging to form a film that feels like two wonderful ideas that never fully develop into something one, special film. Rated: C May 25, 2025 Full Review Pete Hammond Deadline Hollywood Daily [A] film that, though set in Nigeria, really could be anywhere, any family struggling to stay together against all odds. It is as relevant as it could possibly be, and Davies Jr. has given it heart and soul. May 18, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Akinola Davies Jr.

Director

Sope Dirisu

Actor

Godwin Egbo

Actor

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