Queen of Glory

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Queen of Glory

Released Jul 15, 2022

1h 18m

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'Queen of Glory' is the story of Sarah Obeng, the brilliant child of Ghanaian immigrants, who is quitting her Ivy League PhD program to follow her married lover to Ohio. When her mother dies suddenly, she bequeaths her daughter a Christian bookstore in the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx where Sarah was raised. A follow-up on the classic immigrant's tale, Queen of Glory provokes laughter and empathy, as its heroine is reborn through her inheritance.

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A personal story made universal in the telling, Queen of Glory is a striking step forward for writer-director-star Nana Mensah.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

Nana Mensah stars in and directs this humorous and touching exploration of cultural values.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 18, 2024

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John Nugent

Empire Magazine

Remember the name Nana Mensah — as an actor, writer and director, Queen Of Glory is a hugely impressive calling card.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 29, 2022

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

Times (UK)

A low-budget gem whose glory lies in its own roughness.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 26, 2022

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Isobel Nutbrown

Loud and Clear Reviews

Queen Of Glory, at its heart, is a convincing depiction of modern America.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 18, 2025

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Ally Ham

Video Librarian Magazine

The quiet beauty in Queen of Glory lies in its nuanced picture of selfhood and identity.

Aug 6, 2024

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Kenneth R. Morefield

1More Film Blog

A modest but effective portrayal of reverse culture shock.

Rated: 3/5

May 1, 2023

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Synopsis

'Queen of Glory' is the story of Sarah Obeng, the brilliant child of Ghanaian immigrants, who is quitting her Ivy League PhD program to follow her married lover to Ohio. When her mother dies suddenly, she bequeaths her daughter a Christian bookstore in the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx where Sarah was raised. A follow-up on the classic immigrant's tale, Queen of Glory provokes laughter and empathy, as its heroine is reborn through her inheritance.

Director: Nana Mensah
Producer: Baff Akoto, Anya Migdal, Jamund Washington, Kelley Robins, Baff Akoto, Anya Migdal
Screenwriter: Nana Mensah
Distributor: Film Movement
Production Co: Cape Coast Media, Recurring Dreams
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 15, 2022, Limited
Runtime: 1h 18m

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