Legend of the Underground (2021)
Releasing at June 29, 2021 on HBO MAX
Documentary
Legend of the Underground is documentary film directed by Giselle Bailey and Nneka Onuorah. The film stars James Brown, Denrele, Denrele Edun, Mikael Ighodaro, Olumide Makanjuola, Papa Oyeyemi and Stephen Tayo. The film primiered at June 10, 2021 on Tribeca Film Festival.
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.
Directors: Giselle Bailey, Nneka Onuorah
Stars: James Brown, Denrele, Denrele Edun, Mikael Ighodaro, Olumide Makanjuola, Papa Oyeyemi, Stephen Tayo