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'The Legend of the Underground' Doc Trailer About LGBTQ in Nigeria

by Alex Billington
June 4, 2021
Source: YouTube

"Nobody is free until all of us are free." HBO has unveiled the first trailer for an activism documentary film titled The Legend of the Underground, described as a "searing and timely look at the struggle against rampant discrimination that exists in Nigeria today, as seen through the lens of several charismatic, non-conformist youth who fight to live life out loud." It's premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival soon then on HBO a few weeks later. "Through social media, celebrity and bold creativity, they spark a cultural revolution that challenges the ideals of gender, conformity and civil rights in Nigeria. Exec produced by John Legend, Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorius, The Legend of the Underground is a timely and critical look at a vibrant and resilient community that continues to fight state-endorsed discrimination in Nigeria while celebrating who they are." I dig how this film fights the hate and prejudice by focusing on the people and their passions.

Official trailer for Nneka Onuorah & Giselle Bailey's doc The Legend of the Underground, on YouTube:

"Freedom is demanded." This is a searing and timely look at the struggle against rampant discrimination that exists in Nigeria today, as seen through the lens of several charismatic, non-conformist youth who fight to live life out loud. Through social media, celebrity and bold creativity, they spark a cultural debate that challenges the ideals of gender, conformity, & civil rights in Nigeria. The Legend of the Underground is co-directed by up-and-coming producers / filmmakers Nneka Onuorah (director of the doc The Same Difference previously) & Giselle Bailey (director of the doc Queer & Fier(ce) previously). "The duo pairs art and activism to tell stories of underground cultures and revolutionary freedom of expression across the globe." It's also produced by Nneka Onuorah & Giselle Bailey. This is premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival this year. HBO will then debut The Legend of the Underground doc streaming starting June 29th, 2021.

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