Strain (film)
Strain is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed by Uduak-Obong Patrick and produced by Benjamin Abejide Adeniran with Oluwatoyin Adewumi as the executive producer.[1] The film stars Okey Uzoeshi, Shushu Abubakar, Alex Usifo, Gloria Anozie, Chinonso Ejemba, Bimbo Akintola, Sharon Santos and written by Donald Tombia, Oluwatoyin Adewumi and Eze Ekpo.[2][3] In 2020, it won the award for the Best International Film 2020 at the Urban Film Festival in Miami, USA[4][5][6] and 2021 Best Screenplay film at the 2021 edition of The African Film Festival (TAFF).[7]
| Strain | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Uduak-Obong Patrick |
| Screenplay by | Donald Tombia Oluwatoyin Adewumi Eze Ekpo |
| Produced by | Benjamin Abejide Adeniran |
| Starring | Okey Uzoeshi Shushu Abubakar Alex Usifo Gloria Anozie Chinonso Ejemba Bimbo Akintola Sharon Santos |
| Cinematography | David Whyte |
| Edited by | Joshua Cassidy |
Production company | Verte View |
| Distributed by | AAA Entertainment Netflix |
Release date |
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Running time | 106 min |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Plot
The theme of the film revolves around 6-years old Ekene who was suddenly diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease and how the family struggles to keep their peace and unity after.[8][9][10]
Cast
- Okey Uzoeshi as Nnamdi Ezeji
- Shushu Abubakar as Yemi Ezeji
- Angel Unigwe as Ebere Ezeji
- Nifemi Lawal as Ekene Ezeji
- Alex Usifo Omiagbo as Grandpa Ezeji
- Gloria Anozie as Grandma Ezeji
- Chinonso Ejemba as Dr. Hassan
- Bimbo Akintola as Genetic Counsellor
- Saphirre Ekeng as Young Ebere
- Kosi Ogboruche as Young Ekene
- Henry Diabuah as Osas
- Toluwanimi Olaoye as Somto
- Olanrewaju Adeyemi as Principal
- Enkay Ogboruche as Mrs. Ify Chukwuka
- Bade Smart as MMM Competition Compere
- Nnenna Udeh as Chemistry Teacher
- Raphael Jackson as Ayomide
- Omotola Adeseluka as Ekene's Class Teacher
- Toluwalase Adewumi as Ebere's Friend
- Babara Ogunniyi as Ebere's Friend
- Sharon Santos as Ebere's Friend
- Benjamin Abejide Adeniran as Usman
- Titilope Ojuola as Secretary
References
- "STRAIN: Verte view's movie to end Sickle Cell Anaemia". Vanguard News. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- Bolaji, Esan (2020-09-12). "STRAIN - A Nigerian Sickle Cell themed movie wins award for International Best Film at the 2020 edition of Urban Film festival in Miami US". Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- "STRAIN – A sickle cell themed movie to release later this year". DailyrecordNg. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- David, Ola (2020-09-11). "STRAIN - A Nigerian Sickle Cell themed movie wins award for International Best Film at the 2020 edition of Urban Film festival in Miami USA". MegaNews. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- Aproko247 (2020-09-12). "STRAIN - Nigerian Sickle Cell Themed Movie Wins Award for International Best Film". Aproko247 Magazine. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- orientalnewsng (2020-09-12). "STRAIN Movie Wins International Best Film Award". Oriental News Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- "'Strain' is a Striking Piece on Sickle Cell Disorder". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-06-25. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- "'Strain' Review: An Imperfect But Commendable Effo..." allnews.ng. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- "STRAIN – A Nigerian Sickle Cell themed movie wins award for International Best Film at the 2020 edition of Urban Film festival in Miami USA". DailyrecordNg. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- starconnect (2020-03-26). "STRAIN- Movie that treats sickle cell anaemia due for release this year". Starconnect Media. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
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