B for Boy

I just saw this film last night at the AFI film fest and it deeply had a profound effect on me. I will enjoy watching it for many years to come and the conversations that it will spark. It features engaging performances by the entire cast about how a modern Nigerian woman is pressured by her family to produce a male heir. Shot in the Igbo language with English subtitles, the film works on many levels including the timing, and pauses. The acting is very natural without melodrama and it feels very believable. Overall, the film was riveting and kept me really engaged.

Shot in about a two-week time period, filmmaker, Chika Anadu soars in her first feature film, which presents a critique and glance on Igbo cultural traditions and discriminatory preferences for males. It's too bad that we won't see new film releases from this filmmaker for a while, as she plans to take a break and make commercials for a bit.

B For Boy is a contemporary drama set in Nigeria that explores the discrimination of women in the name of culture and religion. The film centers around one woman's desperate need for a male child and the pressures she faces from her family and society to produce one. The film is directed by Chika Anadu, who makes her feature film debut with this powerful and thought-provoking film.

The film features engaging performances by the entire cast that bring the story to life in a powerful and realistic way. The lead actress does an excellent job of conveying the emotional and psychological toll that the pressure to produce a male heir takes on her character. The film is shot in the Igbo language with English subtitles, which adds to its authenticity and cultural accuracy. The naturalistic acting and lack of melodrama make the film feel incredibly believable, and the pacing and timing are expertly done.

Overall, B For Boy is a powerful and impactful film that will spark important conversations about the societal pressures faced by women in certain regions of Nigeria. The film critiques the discriminatory preferences for males in Igbo culture and traditions, and how it affects the lives of modern Nigerian women. The film is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of gender discrimination and the impact it has on individuals and society. The film is also directed by a woman who is able to portray the story as it is, without any biases, showing a deeper understanding of the subject matter. The film is an excellent representation of the female perspective and a powerful call to action for change.