Madu
“Chase your dreams, no matter the distance.”
2024•PG•1h 41m•7.8•Released
Documentary
From practicing barefoot on the streets of Lagos to performing on stage in England, twelve year old Anthony Madu leaves his home in Nigeria to study at one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world. Anthony, who had barely left his neighborhood in Lagos, finds himself thrust into a new world where his wildest dream is suddenly within reach. His journey is a story of extraordinary obstacles, courage, growth, and ultimately, his search for belonging.
Director
Matthew Ogens
Languages
English, Igbo
Studio
Hunting Lane Films
Cast
Anthony Madu
Self
Production
Company
Hunting Lane Films
Producer
Rachel Halilej
Producer
Jamie Patricof
Producer
Katie McNeill
Producer
Matthew Ogens
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