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Queen of Glory

Play trailer 1:55 Poster for Queen of Glory Released Jul 15, 2022 1h 18m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Larushka Ivan-Zadeh Times (UK) A low-budget gem whose glory lies in its own roughness. Rated: 4/5 Aug 26, 2022 Full Review Ally Ham Video Librarian Magazine The quiet beauty in Queen of Glory lies in its nuanced picture of selfhood and identity. Aug 6, 2024 Full Review Kenneth R. Morefield 1More Film Blog A modest but effective portrayal of reverse culture shock. Rated: 3/5 May 1, 2023 Full Review Jason Flatt But Why Tho? A Geek Community Queen of Glory is glorious, with a vivid depiction of self-discovery through the eyes of its secondary characters that never patronizes them or its main character. Rated: 8/10 Jan 4, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Adia H Queen of Glory is about love, loss, and family, but more than anything it's a story about learning to love and accept yourself. Beautiful scenes and music, lovable characters. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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