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Mother of George is a 2013 drama film directed by Andrew Dosunmu and tells the story of a newly married Nigerian couple in Brooklyn who own and manage a small restaurant while struggling with fertility issues.
Jan 18, 2013 · Mother of George: Directed by Andrew Dosunmu. With Danai Gurira, Isaach De Bankolé, Anthony Okungbowa, Bukky Ajayi. Adenike and Ayodele, a Nigerian couple living in Brooklyn, are having trouble conceiving a child - a problem that defies cultural expectations and leads Adenike to make a shocking decision that could either save or ...
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- Drama
- Andrew Dosunmu
- 2013-01-18
Sep 13, 2013 · A stunningly imagined account of African immigrant life in present-day Brooklyn, the Sundance-prizewinning "Mother of George" is a work in which style and story unite to create a singularly mesmerizing look at a culture within a culture.
Mother of George is visually exquisite, as Dosunmu weaves an array of exuberant colors, elaborate customs and still shots with off-centre framing into his film.
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- Andrew Dosunmu
- R
- Isaach de Bankolé
Aug 7, 2013 · Acclaimed director Andrew Dosumnu (Restless City) captures the nuances of this unique and fascinating culture by creating a beautiful, vibrant, and moving portrait of a couple whose joys and ...
- 2 min
- 34.7K
- Oscilloscope Laboratories
Sep 13, 2013 · By David Edelstein. I n Mother of George, a Nigerian-American newlywed named Adenike (Danai Gurira) tries vainly to get pregnant with a son, which is not just her desire but,...
Eager to uphold their Basotho culture, Denni and Janet have a traditional Basotho wedding culminating in a ceremony where Janet is named for her yet-to-be-conceived son, George. Determined to please her husband, Ma George begins her new life with gusto and hope.
