Silverbird Group - the foremost name in entertainment in Nigeria founded by renowned businessman and distinguished Senator Ben Murray Bruce has added yet another feather totheir cap; they have delved into film making with the production of their very first feature film, ‘Gone To America’ in collaboration with “The Atuma Brothers International Company -TABIC!
Multiple award winning Nigerian-born but Canada/USA –based filmmaker Pascal Atuma (LAPD African Cops, My American Nurse, Bloodlines etc.) is the Writer & Director of the film. The Producers are Stella Albright – Bruce, June Slaton – Bruce, Dr. Oscar Atuma and Pascal Atuma. GONE TO AMERICA the film is Executive Produced by the Silverbird Group.
The movie boasts a star-studded cast such as - Ali Baba, Funke Akindele, Steve Onu A.K.A Yaw, Ini Edo, Jide Kosoko, Funky Mallam, Eniola Badmus, Iyabo Ojo, Francis Odega, Anita Ifeoma Isedeh otherwise known as Omalicha, Yvonne Jegede, Ben Nwosu, Nora Roberts, Rich Tanksley, and American music legend Jeffrey Daniels from the famous Shalamar group and presently Judge/Directing Talent Manager of the Nigerian Idol.
The movie boasts a star-studded cast such as - Ali Baba, Funke Akindele, Steve Onu A.K.A Yaw, Ini Edo, Jide Kosoko, Funky Mallam, Eniola Badmus, Iyabo Ojo, Francis Odega, Anita Ifeoma Isedeh otherwise known as Omalicha, Yvonne Jegede, Ben Nwosu, Nora Roberts, Rich Tanksley, and American music legend Jeffrey Daniels from the famous Shalamar group and presently Judge/Directing Talent Manager of the Nigerian Idol.
The movie also features upcoming stars Bridget Chigbufue, Abraham Ebini, Chris Uti and Pandora Eboh to mention a few.
SYNOPSIS
The movie is about Okoro, a simple gateman who was going through the trials of the lowest class of working class families in Nigeria. He was indebted to his landlord to the extent where he was dehumanized, lost the right to his privacy and could no longer enjoy the quietness of his home. Battling with sleepless nights, an opportunity, out of the blues presented for him to travel to America, courtesy of a green card lottery entered for him by his long-term master’s nephew.
SYNOPSIS
The movie is about Okoro, a simple gateman who was going through the trials of the lowest class of working class families in Nigeria. He was indebted to his landlord to the extent where he was dehumanized, lost the right to his privacy and could no longer enjoy the quietness of his home. Battling with sleepless nights, an opportunity, out of the blues presented for him to travel to America, courtesy of a green card lottery entered for him by his long-term master’s nephew.
America, the land of the free and home of the brave beckons… but alas it is Donald Trump’s America with some strong-faced, nonsense Immigration officers, ready with their batons to defend the gateway to their great land by ‘any means necessary’!
The comedy and fiasco that ensures between Okoro and these immigration officers, and whether he succeeds in getting through immigration is better seen than told. ‘Gone to America’ is a humorous take on naïve immigrants whose dreams are set on arriving to America in search of greener pastures, but have to contend with Post-Trump policies.
The movie is set to screen in cinemas nationwide from 10th November 2017. It is being marketed and distributed by Silverbird Distribution Limited.
The movie is set to screen in cinemas nationwide from 10th November 2017. It is being marketed and distributed by Silverbird Distribution Limited.
Congrats to them.
ReplyDeleteBoring story line.
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ReplyDeleteWhy is it usually so difficult to for Nigerian producers to hire "white actors?"
ReplyDeleteThose immigration officers I see up there are usually typically a mixture of both races and it is awkward presenting them as exclusively African Americans.
Congratulations Ben Bruce. Greater heights still
ReplyDeleteI think this movie go blow well well... @Ben Bruce is a man of integrity and also a perfectionist
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Looks Boring......The movie title tho!🙅
ReplyDeleteToo much hype
ReplyDeleteNollywood and their titles thou. "gone to America" "30days in Atlanta" "Osuofia in london" I believe the movie go make sense since my Jenifa is there ☺
ReplyDeleteNice I watched the advert yesterday on Africa magic. It's going to be interesting
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