The Obituary of Tunde Johnson

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The Obituary of Tunde Johnson

Released Feb 26, 2021

1h 44m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

LGBTQ+

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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 (LAist)

I was so impressed by the way it found a totally inspired avenue into the familiar Groundhog Day structure.

Mar 10, 2021

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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

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Beandrea July

The 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

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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

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Michael Cuby

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The Obituary of Tunde Johnson is a provocative film that only gets better with each viewing.

Sep 26, 2022

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John Serba

Decider

You can't say it isn't bold.

Jun 15, 2021

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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

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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

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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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