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“Defies genre… lingers in your mind days after you’ve seen it.” – The Hollywood Reporter
“Tense, gripping and smartly structured.” – NPR
“Effortlessly balances issues to tell a refreshing tale of identity.” – Deadline
“Essential in moving the needle for change.” – The Advocate
“Revelatory, effectively capturing the unique pressures of being both Black and gay.” – NYLON
“Steven Silver gives an incredible performance” – AwardsDaily
A wealthy, Nigerian-American teen is pulled over by police, shot to death, and immediately awakens – reliving the same day over and over, trapped in a terrifying time loop that forces him to confront difficult truths about his life and himself.
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A wealthy, Nigerian-American teen is pulled over by police, shot to death, and immediately awakens – reliving the same day over and over, trapped in a terrifying time loop that forces him to confront difficult truths about his life and himself. Exploring the social issues of racism, police brutality, LGBTQ+ acceptance, mental health and addiction, The Obituary of Tunde Johnson confronts these seminal issues, all too prevalent in American society.
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