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Madu

2024 · 101 min

An intimate, inspiring documentary that follows a young dancer's leap into a new world, balancing warmth and determination with quiet moments of dislocation.

Directed by
Matthew Ogens, Joel Kachi Benson
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Anthony Madu
Tagline
Chase your dreams, no matter the distance.
Overview
From practicing barefoot on the streets of Lagos to performing on stage in England, twelve year old Anthony Madu leaves his home in Nigeria to study at one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world. Anthony, who had barely left his neighborhood in Lagos, finds himself thrust into a new world where his wildest dream is suddenly within reach. His journey is a story of extraordinary obstacles, courage, growth, and ultimately, his search for belonging.

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  • Disney Plus
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Matthew Ogens, Joel Kachi Benson
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Anthony Madu
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Tone
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • coming-of-age
  • identity
  • family
  • ambition
  • isolation
Places
  • big city
  • school
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour2
Realism10
Romance0
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight6

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Where to watch in the UK

Stream
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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Matthew Ogens, Joel Kachi Benson
Starring
Anthony Madu
Music
Jackson Greenberg
Cinematography
Charlie Goodger, Motheo Moeng
Runtime
101 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English, Igbo

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