Hi /r/movies! I’m Akinola Davies Jr. My feature debut, MY FATHER’S SHADOW, was the 1st Nigerian film selected for the Cannes official competition, was UK’s entry for International Feature at this year’s Oscars & is nominated for the Best Debut at the BAFTAs. It’s out in theaters this weekend. AMA!

Hi r/movies! I'm Akinola Davies Jr. My feature debut, MY FATHER'S SHADOW, is out in select theaters this weekend. I'm here to answer your questions.

Trailer:

Synopsis:

Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city's magnitude and their father's daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.

Tickets/info: https://mubi.com/en/myfathersshadow

Ask me anything! I'll be back tomorrow Friday 2/13 at 3 PM ET to answer your questions.