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“AUGUST THE FIRST”
Directed by Lanre Olabisi
Drama
USA
English Language
A film about reunion following
years of estrangement, and the
fallout that ensues. It is the
morning of Tunde's graduation party
and things have already begun to
unravel. Tunde has managed to
alienate his sister, Simisola.
His older brother, Ade,
persistently plagues him with
criticism, and their mother has
started drinking again. Unbeknownst
to most, Tunde has orchestrated the
return of his long estranged
father, resurrecting unresolved
family anguish against the backdrop
of Tunde's celebration.
 As
the day turns to night, old wounds
are re-opened and bad habits are
revived. Layer by layer, deception
and half-truths are peeled away as
secrets are uncovered in what will
be become the most unforgettable
day the family has ever
experienced. WINNER: Audience Award
Urbanworld Film Festival.
 RUNNING
TIME: 81 min.
RELEASE DATE: 2007
Editor's
Notes:
Official movie website -
Make sure you have your sound
turned up. There is a
delightful guitar instrumental
background soundtrack.
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New York Times Review
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AUGUST THE FIRST
Director Lanre Olabisi at AFI
DALLAS 3:29 mins
Photos courtesy
of the August the First official
site
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