Special Jollof (2020)
- Directed by
- Emem Isong
- Genre
- drama film, comedy film, romance film
- Country
- Nigeria, United States
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A love story unfolds as two people navigate their relationship while dealing with immigration challenges. The film follows their journey between Nigeria and the United States.
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What happens
Special Jollof is a 2020 Nigerian-American romantic comedy film. Produced and directed by Emem Isong; Starring Joseph Benjamin, Uche Jombo and Femi Adebayo in the lead roles. The film was majorly shot in Nigeria and United States. The theme of the film is set as a love story, with immigration in the background. The film was released on 14 February 2020 coinciding with Valentine's Day and also with the celebration of the Black History Month in the United States. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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