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Cinematography | Stephen Bailey |
Edited by | Rabab Haj Yahya |
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Distributed by | HBO |
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Running time | 100 minutes[1] |
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Language | English |
The Legend of the Underground is a 2021 American documentary film, directed and produced by Nneka Onuorah and Giselle Bailey. John Legend serves as an executive producer under his Get Lifted Film Company banner.[2] It follows several non-conformist youth in Nigeria as they fight rampant discrimination either to stay or flee to live elsewhere.
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 10, 2021. It was released on June 29, 2021, by HBO.
Synopsis
Several non-conformist youth in Nigeria fight rampant discrimination as they decide whether to stay or flee to live elsewhere in another country. They spark a cultural revolution that challenges the ideals of gender, conformity and civil rights in Nigeria.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 10, 2021.[3] It was released on June 29, 2021.[4][5]
Critical reception
The Legend of the Underground holds a 100% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 8 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.90/10.[6]
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2022 | GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Documentary | The Legend of the Underground | Nominated | [7] |
References
- ↑ "The Legend of the Underground". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ "The Legend of the Underground". HBO. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ "Announcing The Feature Film Lineup For Tribeca 2021". Tribeca Film Festival. April 20, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ "HBO Documentary Films' "The Legend of the Underground" Debuts June 29". The Futon Critic. May 20, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ "HBO Documentary Films' THE LEGEND OF THE UNDERGROUND Debuts June 29". Broadway World. May 20, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ "The Legend of the Underground". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ↑ "The Nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards". GLAAD. January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
External links
- Official website
- The Legend of the Underground at IMDb
- The Legend of the Underground at Rotten Tomatoes