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{{Short description|Independent Feature Film}}
{{Short description|Independent Feature Film}}{{Infobox film
| director = Omar S. Kamara
| writer = Omar S. Kamara
| producer = Leo Blumberg-Woll &
Omar S. Kamara
| starring = Dillon Daniel Mutyaba &
Omete Anassi
| cinematography = Jonas Fischer
| editing = Lily Judge
| released = {{Film date|df=yes/no|2024|01|19|United States|}}
| country = United States
| language = English
}}


'''''African Giants''''' is a 2022 drama film directed by Omar S. Kamara, starring Dillon Daniel Mutyaba and Omete Anassi. The film is Kamara's directorial feature debut.<ref>{{Citation |last=Kamara |first=Omar S. |title=African Giants |date=2024-01-19 |type=Comedy, Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21058194/|access-date=2024-05-20 |others=Kathleen Kenny, Tanyell Waivers, Scott Bender |publisher=African Giants}}</ref>
'''''African Giants''''' is a 2024 drama film directed by Omar S. Kamara, starring Dillon Daniel Mutyaba and Omete Anassi. The film is Kamara's directorial feature debut.<ref>{{Citation |last=Kamara |first=Omar S. |title=African Giants |date=2024-01-19 |type=Comedy, Drama |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21058194/|access-date=2024-05-20 |others=Kathleen Kenny, Tanyell Waivers, Scott Bender |publisher=African Giants}}</ref>


The film first premiered in January 2024 at the [[Slamdance Film Festival]], where it won the audience award for narrative features.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Galuppo |first=Mia |date=2024-01-26 |title='The Accident' Takes Top Prize at Slamdance |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-accident-takes-top-prize-at-slamdance-1235808453/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref>
The film first premiered in January 2024 at the [[Slamdance Film Festival]], where it won the audience award for best narrative feature.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Galuppo |first=Mia |date=2024-01-26 |title='The Accident' Takes Top Prize at Slamdance |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-accident-takes-top-prize-at-slamdance-1235808453/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Premise ==
== Premise ==
The film tells the story of two [[Sierra Leon]]-American brothers over a weekend visit in [[Los Angeles]], as they navigate changing dynamics after a surprise announcement.<ref>{{Cite web |title=African Giants {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/african_giants |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}</ref>
The film tells the story of two [[Sierra Leone]]-American brothers over a weekend visit in [[Los Angeles]], as they navigate the changing dynamics of brotherhood after a surprise announcement.<ref>{{Cite web |title=African Giants {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/african_giants |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Cast ==
*Dillon Daniel Mutyaba as Alhaji
*Omete Anassi as Sheku
*Kathlenn Kenny as Alice
*Tanyell Waivers as Cori
*[[Jerry Hernandez]] as Dagoberto
*Josh Lopez as Gio
*Scott Bender as Bernie
*Joy Ireland as Party Goer
*Carlen Clark as Party Goer / Friend
*Shmuel Sam Kraut as Bartender / Party Goer


== Release ==
== Release ==
After its premiere at the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival, Juno Films acquired worldwide rights to the project.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=2024-01-26 |title=Slamdance Audience Award Winner 'African Giants' Acquired By Juno Films |url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/african-giants-juno-films-acquires-slamdance-winner-1235805763/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> The film holds a 100% [[Rotten Tomatoes]] score and was reviewed favorably by several outlets including [[Film Threat]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-19 |title=African Giants Reviews Film Threat |url=https://filmthreat.com/reviews/african-giants/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |language=en-US}}</ref>, The British Blacklist<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chiemeke |first=Jerry |date=2024-04-13 |title=Out Of Africa: Omar S. Kamara's Debut Feature Film "African Giants" Is A Compelling Story About Interfamilial Dynamics {{!}} The British Blacklist |url=https://thebritishblacklist.co.uk/out-of-africa-omar-s-kamaras-debut-feature-film-african-giants-is-a-compelling-story-about-interfamilial-dynamics/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |language=en-GB}}</ref>, and Eye for Film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=African Giants (2024) Movie Review from Eye for Film |url=https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/african-giants-2024-film-review-by-sergiu-inizian |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=www.eyeforfilm.co.uk}}</ref>
After its premiere at the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival, Juno Films acquired worldwide rights to the project.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=2024-01-26 |title=Slamdance Audience Award Winner 'African Giants' Acquired By Juno Films |url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/african-giants-juno-films-acquires-slamdance-winner-1235805763/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> The film holds a 100% [[Rotten Tomatoes]] score and was reviewed favorably by several outlets including [[Film Threat]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-19 |title=African Giants Reviews Film Threat |url=https://filmthreat.com/reviews/african-giants/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |language=en-US}}</ref> The British Blacklist,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chiemeke |first=Jerry |date=2024-04-13 |title=Out Of Africa: Omar S. Kamara's Debut Feature Film "African Giants" Is A Compelling Story About Interfamilial Dynamics {{!}} The British Blacklist |url=https://thebritishblacklist.co.uk/out-of-africa-omar-s-kamaras-debut-feature-film-african-giants-is-a-compelling-story-about-interfamilial-dynamics/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |language=en-GB}}</ref> and Eye for Film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=African Giants (2024) Movie Review from Eye for Film |url=https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/african-giants-2024-film-review-by-sergiu-inizian |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=www.eyeforfilm.co.uk}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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*{{cite web |title=African Giants |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/african_giants |website=Rotten Tomatoes}}
*{{cite web |title=African Giants |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/african_giants |website=Rotten Tomatoes}}
*{{cite web |last1=Vance |first1=Grant |title=Break Down Your Emotional Barriers To Tell Your Best Story |url=https://nofilmschool.com/african-giants |publisher=No Film School}}
*{{cite web |last1=Vance |first1=Grant |title=Break Down Your Emotional Barriers To Tell Your Best Story |url=https://nofilmschool.com/african-giants |publisher=No Film School}}

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African Giants
Directed byOmar S. Kamara
Written byOmar S. Kamara
Produced byLeo Blumberg-Woll & Omar S. Kamara
StarringDillon Daniel Mutyaba & Omete Anassi
CinematographyJonas Fischer
Edited byLily Judge
Release date
  • 19 January 2024 (2024-01-19) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

African Giants is a 2024 drama film directed by Omar S. Kamara, starring Dillon Daniel Mutyaba and Omete Anassi. The film is Kamara's directorial feature debut.[1]

The film first premiered in January 2024 at the Slamdance Film Festival, where it won the audience award for best narrative feature.[2]

Premise

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The film tells the story of two Sierra Leone-American brothers over a weekend visit in Los Angeles, as they navigate the changing dynamics of brotherhood after a surprise announcement.[3]

Cast

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  • Dillon Daniel Mutyaba as Alhaji
  • Omete Anassi as Sheku
  • Kathlenn Kenny as Alice
  • Tanyell Waivers as Cori
  • Jerry Hernandez as Dagoberto
  • Josh Lopez as Gio
  • Scott Bender as Bernie
  • Joy Ireland as Party Goer
  • Carlen Clark as Party Goer / Friend
  • Shmuel Sam Kraut as Bartender / Party Goer

Release

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After its premiere at the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival, Juno Films acquired worldwide rights to the project.[4] The film holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and was reviewed favorably by several outlets including Film Threat,[5] The British Blacklist,[6] and Eye for Film.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Kamara, Omar S. (2024-01-19), African Giants (Comedy, Drama), Kathleen Kenny, Tanyell Waivers, Scott Bender, African Giants, retrieved 2024-05-20
  2. ^ Galuppo, Mia (2024-01-26). "'The Accident' Takes Top Prize at Slamdance". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  3. ^ "African Giants | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  4. ^ Grobar, Matt (2024-01-26). "Slamdance Audience Award Winner 'African Giants' Acquired By Juno Films". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  5. ^ "African Giants Reviews Film Threat". 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  6. ^ Chiemeke, Jerry (2024-04-13). "Out Of Africa: Omar S. Kamara's Debut Feature Film "African Giants" Is A Compelling Story About Interfamilial Dynamics | The British Blacklist". Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  7. ^ "African Giants (2024) Movie Review from Eye for Film". www.eyeforfilm.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
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