World Premiere
The Legend of the Underground
Viewpoints
Feature | Nigeria, United States | 86 MINUTES | EnglishDocumentary, Drama, Politics
Following Nneka Onuorah’s impactful feature documentary debut The Same Difference, she joins forces with co-director Giselle Bailey to uncover rampant discrimination in Nigeria and explores the lives of several charismatic non conformist youth who must choose either to fight for freedom of expression there or flee to live 'free' in the USA. Through social media, celebrity and bold creativity, they spark a cultural revolution that challenges the ideals of gender, conformity and civil rights in Nigeria.
Executive produced by John Legend, Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorius, The Legend of the Underground is a timely and critical look at a vibrant and resilient community that continues to fight state-endorsed discrimination in Nigeria while celebrating who they are. —Dan Hunt
*Part of the Juneteenth programming
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Nneka Onuorah and Giselle Bailey
Giselle Bailey and Nneka Onuorah are the directors, producers, and founders of production company Nala Films. The duo pairs art and activism to tell stories of underground cultures and revolutionary freedom of expression across the globe. Together they have produced projects for HBO, Lionsgate, Netflix, ABC, Discovery, and Viceland.
Director
Giselle Bailey, Nneka Onuorah
Producer
Giselle Bailey, Nneka Onuorah
Cinematographer
Stephen Bailey
Editor
Rabab Haj Yahya
Executive Producer
John Legend, Mike Jackson, Ty Stiklorius
Associate Producer
Katie Mark
US Distributor
Home Box Office
Contacts
Press Contact
Asheba Edghill
WARNER BROS DISCOVERY/ HBO
BROOKLYN, New York 11221
Phone: 212 512 7331
Asheba.Edghill@warnermedia.com
WARNER BROS DISCOVERY/ HBO
BROOKLYN, New York 11221
Phone: 212 512 7331
Asheba.Edghill@warnermedia.com
* Rush Tickets available at venue except for
Beacon Theatre
Beacon Theatre
Rush will be offered when advanced tickets for a screening or event are no longer available at venues
other than Beacon Theatre.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
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