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Turning Point ()


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A compelling drama of complacence, karma, moral justifications and redemption. A Nigerian-American playboy deals with the consequences after abandoning his American sweetheart for an arranged wife from back home.

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Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jackie Appiah ...
Grace
Igoni Archibong ...
Ade
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Divorce Attorney
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Stacey
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Renee
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African Time
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Marvin
Brian Chasey ...
Angry Customer
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Collegue #1
Leonard Dozier ...
Dollar Rain
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Client #1
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The Boss
Michael Gualtieri ...
Mike
Juan-Carlos Guzman ...
Ricky
Franziska Huber ...
Payment Waitress
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Joe Johnson
Richard Jackson ...
Officer #2
Robin Jarrett ...
Judge
Kazarr ...
Client #2
Zoltan L. Nagy ...
Golf Course Manager
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Tina
Enyinna Nwigwe ...
Steve
Oge Okoye ...
Ebony
Patience Ozokwor ...
Mrs. Afolabi
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Legal Intern
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Wine Waitress
Randy Louis Swiren ...
Motel Manager
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Helen
Lia Tucker ...
Bukky (as Engelia McCullough)
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James Dean Soderbergh III
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Dede Johnson
John Wooten ...
Hood
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Jason

Directed by

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Niyi Towolawi

Written by

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Daphne Cayo ... ()
 
Niyi Towolawi ... ()

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Ajay Arora ... executive producer
Daphne Cayo ... associate producer
Sanni Ibrahim ... producer
Catrine McGregor ... producer
Pax Osaro ... producer
Laja Pelumi ... co-producer
Niyi Towolawi ... executive producer / producer

Cinematography by

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Timur Civan

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Niyi Towolawi
Thomas Wong

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Precious 'wale Adewale

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Lola Maja-Okojevoh ... department head hair / makeup department head

Production Management

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Titi Giwa ... unit production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

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Brian Chasey ... second assistant director
Michael Gualtieri ... first assistant director

Art Department

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Eduardo J. Barrios ... props

Special Effects by

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Lola Maja-Okojevoh ... special effects makeup

Visual Effects by

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Eduardo J. Barrios ... visual effects artist

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Glen L. Chin ... first assistant camera
Jimi Jones ... best boy electric
Justin Lee ... best boy electric
Ray Richards ... gaffer

Location Management

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Brian Chasey ... location manager

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Judy Chan ... thanks
Mark McHenry Khan ... thanks (as McHenry Khan)

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Plot Summary

Set in New York city, the plot explores ethnic prejudice amongst the various black communities in America when a Nigerian playboy deals with the consequences after abandoning his American sweetheart for an arranged wife from back home. Ade (Igoni Archibong) is a playboy Nigerian-American investment banker in New York City. He is in a relationship with keen-to-marry African-American Stacey (K.D. Aubert). Her family (Ernie Hudson, Cynda Williams) had been cautious of this "African" but begins to warm to him due to his professional success and charm. However, Ade's manipulative mother (Patience Ozokwor) back in Nigeria would rather her son gets serious and dumps "that girl with no traceable roots" in favour of a wife from within her social circle. He is tricked into visiting Nigeria only to discover an arranged marriage had already been conducted on his behalf with a complete stranger. Reluctantly, Ade accepts the new wife, Grace (Jackie Appiah), since she is beautiful and seems submissive. Back in the US, Ade avoids Stacey until she crudely discovers his secret marriage. Grace quickly settles into the American lifestyle, living as a kept woman while Ade continues to enjoy the freedom of a bachelor. Grace eventually tires of Ade's behaviour and confronts him, setting off a series of battles that makes Ade realise how easily his enviable lifestyle could be taken away. With the going tough and friends thin, Ade decides to mount a final showdown that will be a turning point for everyone. Written by Anonymous

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  • 103 min
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Budget $100,000 (estimated)

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Movie Connections Referenced in Cult Legends: Joe Estevez (2013). See more »

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