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The Obituary of Tunde Johnson

Play trailer Poster for The Obituary of Tunde Johnson Released Feb 26, 2021 1h 44m Drama Mystery & Thriller LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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A wealthy Nigerian American teenager is pulled over by police, shot to death, and immediately awakens, trapped in a terrifying time loop that forces him to confront difficult truths about his life and himself.
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Christy Lemire FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) I was so impressed by the way it found a totally inspired avenue into the familiar Groundhog Day structure. Mar 10, 2021 Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle The Obituary of Tunde Johnson takes an eerily unique and effective aim at the ongoing slaughter of young black men by white police officers. Tunde stands in for those whose keening obituaries we've already read. Nov 1, 2019 Full Review Beandrea July Hollywood Reporter An agonizing tale about the weight society hoists upon too many black gay men's weary shoulders, it's the kind of film that lingers in your mind days after you've seen it, as much due to the relevant subject matter as to Tunde's penetrating gaze. Sep 8, 2019 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall It's long and a little scattershot in its approach, but the vivid characterisations make it riveting. And the raw urgency is breathtaking. Rated: 4/5 May 23, 2023 Full Review Michael Cuby them. The Obituary of Tunde Johnson is a provocative film that only gets better with each viewing. Sep 26, 2022 Full Review John Serba Decider You can't say it isn't bold. Jun 15, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Inspiring. Thought provoking. Incredibly well written and conceptually fresh. An absolute must see. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review nilufer e I quite enjoyed it, the combined story of coming out and police brutality in a sci-fi version; it kept me interested till the end. The acting was good too. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A wealthy Nigerian American teenager is pulled over by police, shot to death, and immediately awakens, trapped in a terrifying time loop that forces him to confront difficult truths about his life and himself.
Director
Ali LeRoi
Producer
Zachary Green, Jason Shuman, Chuck Bond, Marni Bond
Screenwriter
Stanley Kalu
Distributor
Wolfe Releasing
Production Co
The Launch Productions, Zgreen Entertainment, Marginal Mediaworks, Jason Shuman Productions
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 26, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 26, 2021
Runtime
1h 44m
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