Silverbird Group - the foremost name in entertainment in Nigeria founded by renowned businessman and distinguished Senator Ben Murray Bruce has added yet another feather to their 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 filmmakerPascal Atuma(LAPD African Cops, My American Nurse, Bloodlinesetc.) is the Writer & Director of the film. The Producers are Stella Albright – Bruce, June Slaton – Bruce, Dr. Oscar Atuma and Pascal Atuma. GONE TO AMERICAthe film is Executive Produced by the Silverbird Group.
The movie boasts a star-studded cast such as -Ali Baba, FunkeAkindele, Steve Onu
popularly known as Yaw, Ini Edo, JideKosoko, Funky Mallam, EniolaBadmus, IyaboOjo,
Francis Odega, Anita IfeomaIsedeh otherwise known as Omalicha, Yvonne Jegede,
Ben Nwosu, Nora Roberts, Rich Tanksley, andAmerican
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 Utiand Pandora Eboh to mention a few.
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 a 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 isbetter 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.
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