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Joy, It's Nina

🎞️ Movie 35 min
2012

Shot in England and Nigeria this evocative and original film weaves together short stories that share a theme of the varied experiences of African women living in the UK separated from their families. The stories are based on news and court reports and Joy Elias-Rilwan's own life, including voice mails left on her answer-machine by the legendary singer Nina Simone, her friend and self proclaimed Spiritual Mother.

Cast

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Joy Elias-Rilwan
Joy
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
Self
Self
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James Lascelles
Composer
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Jane Thorburn
Cinematographer