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Broken Rainbow is a 2021 Nigeria LGBTQ film written,produced and directed by Godwin Harrison. The film is said to be the first African film that really delve into the plight of the LGBTQ community in Africa.

Broken Rainbow

Directed by       Godwin Harrison

Produced by      Godwin Harrison LGBTQ NAIJA

Story by         Godwin Harrison

Starring         Dareago Ekine Richies Ejituru Nlemchi Solomon Divine Ahiwe

Prod.company HUG MEDIA CONCEPT

Release Date  june 19th(Nigeria)

Language     English, pidgin

The film entails what an average gay man passes through in the african society ranging from suicide, depression, family and societal discrimination, conversion therapy and HIV stigmatisation.

CAST

Ejituru Richies Ahiwe Divine Nlemchi Solomon Dareago Ekine

PRODUCTION

it was revealed by the filmmaker that the film was inspired after the gruesome killing of a gay boy in 2019. The filmmaker scripted the film that same year and started sourcing for fund for the production. Though, all the funding came from his personal account because no one want to fund a project that contradicts the africa norms. The film was co produced by LGBTQ Naija (a NGO). The film just like "ife" broke the stereotype.

RELEASE

Due to censorship problem, the film was released on an online streaming site for Nigerians viewing on june 19th(pride month)

AWARDS

The film was screened at various film festivals and won various awards. Best international short film at the melbourne LGBTQ film festival and Best Actor in foreign language category at the reel asia raibow film festival, philpines amongst 9 other official selection.

RECEPTION

upon it release, the film has been the talk of NGOs' and the LGBTQ community in Nigeria. It is said to be screened at viirtually all the pride events across the country. Though the filmmaker lost his job upon the film released. The filmmaker said to Queertalk that "film to him is the voice in which he air out his opinion of things and wont stop untill humanity is put in the forefront"

REFERENCES

https://nostringsng.com/award-winning-nigerian-lgbt-themed-film-online-debut/

https://76crimes.com/2021/01/15/nigerian-gay-themed-film-will-explore-homophobias-impact/