My Father's Shadow

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Released September 19, 2025

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Overview

Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city's magnitude and their father's daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.

Runtime

1h 33m

Origin Country

Nigeria

Original Language

English

Original Title

My Father's Shadow

Status

Released

Production Countries

Nigeria
United Kingdom
Ireland

Spoken Languages

English
Èdè Yorùbá (Yoruba)

Production Companies

BBC Film
Nigeria
BFI
Nigeria
Fremantle
Nigeria
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Electric Theatre Collective
Nigeria

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