Direction: Ngozi Onwurah

Direction Ngozi Onwurah

Cast Brian Bovell · Saffron Burrows · Maureen Douglass · Sian Martin

Synopsis The Body Beautiful (S) (1991) follows the journey of a white mother who faces a life-altering experience with a radical mastectomy. As she navigates her recovery, she must also contend with the evolving relationship with her black daughter, who simultaneously...

Direction Ngozi Onwurah

Synopsis Monday's Girls (1993) explores the intricate rituals and traditions of a community, focusing on the challenges that arise when a chieftain's daughter, who has spent several years in the city, returns to take part in a significant ceremony. The documentary...

Direction Ngozi Onwurah

Synopsis And Still I Rise (1993) delves into the profound and evocative world of Maya Angelou's poetry, as director Onwurah navigates the complex emotions and societal perceptions surrounding black women. The documentary offers a poignant exploration of both the fears and...

Direction Ngozi Onwurah

Direction Ngozi Onwurah

Synopsis Coffee Colored Children (S) (1988) is an intimate autobiographical exploration that delves into the poignant experiences of Ngozi and her brother as they navigate a world where the hue of one's skin significantly influences the level of respect and affection...

Direction Ngozi Onwurah

Cast Judith Jacob · Tilda Swinton

Direction Ngozi Onwurah

Cast Suzette Llewellyn · Saffron Burrows · Felix Joseph · Valentine Nonyela

Synopsis Welcome II the Terrordome (1995) follows the harrowing tale of Spike and his sister Anjela, who reside in the oppressive Terrordome, a vast ghetto where all African Americans are compelled to live. Spike's pregnant white girlfriend, Jodie, flees from her...

Direction Ngozi Onwurah

Cast Medina Aijikawo · Nikki Amuka-Bird · Jotham Annan · Feyi Babalola

Synopsis Shoot the Messenger (2006) follows the journey of Joe Pascale, a young and idealistic black man from London who is deeply troubled by the issues plaguing his community. Driven by a desire to make a difference, Joe makes a significant...