Lioness of Lisabi ()
Overview
Set in 1940s Nigeria, capturing the struggles of a young African girl. Funmi precariously straddles the different worlds of modernity and tradition. When Funmi's mother, a powerful market woman, insists on sending her to England for an education, Funmi goes reluctantly, knowing that the patriarchal traditions at home continue to oppress the market women. With the help of a strange African American angel, Funmi returns with the confidence of an educated young woman. But she soon finds that, even though she has changed, the oppression has remained the same. The film culminates in the moment when Funmi finally and fully faces the old challenges.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.643 |
Directed By
Vlady Oszkiel
Crew
Stephanie Shonekan
Stephanie Shonekan
Vlady Oszkiel
Marcus McDougald
Michelle Henniges
Annabelle Alcazar
Wendy Ammon
Dylan Kimbrell
Josh Tallo
Chad Cline
Tanera Marshall
Emilie Upczak
TOP CAST
Anita Kavuu
Funmi
Alana Arenas
Iyalode
Bibi Lebechi
Mama Bayo
Warren Levon
Chief Ade
Charlette Speigner
Cherry
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