In Lagos, Nigeria, Ebele Njoko has been running all his life. A search for acceptance and love from his family, has led him to recreate himself as Adrian Njoko, respected father, husband, and brother. Suddenly, Adrian’s past and secrets have caught up with him and his world soon begins to crumble as he frantically tries to control the growing ripple effect of a revelation.
Curators’ statement:
In a quiet and determined way, we are invited into the life of Ebele Njoko (Ozzy Agu) as it begins to fall apart. Through his familial encounters, we come to the realization that he has been outed. While this film speaks on the violence many Queer people in Nigeria
undergo, we consider the importance of the time the film emerges and the important identities it affirms and supports through raising awareness and representing a marginalized group that is often ignored and poorly represented.Akojo Film Collective
There is a constant questioning of masculinity. In that context, the struggle to be true to his desires nudges the film towards becoming a Nigerian Moonlight.
Allan Hunter, Screen Daily
Walking With Shadows’ strength is the compassion it shows all of its characters. Simmering with repressed anger, the film reminds us that LGBTQ+ acceptance is a fight we have yet to win.
Chad Armstrong, The Queer Review
Community Partner
UBC Africa Awareness Initiative
Aoife O’Kelly
Ozzy Agu, Zainab Balogun, Wale Ojo, Funlola Aofiyebi Raimi, Adunni Ade
UK/Nigeria
2019
English
Homophobia, violence
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Aoife O’Kelly
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