In “Mother of George,” Adenike and Ayodele (AMC’s “The Walking Dead” star Danai Gurira and veteran actor Isaach De Bankolé) are a Nigerian couple living in Brooklyn. Following the joyous celebration of their wedding, complications arise out of their inability to conceive a child—a problem that devastates their family and defies cultural expectations, leading Adenike to make a shocking decision that could either save her family or destroy it.Acclaimed director Andrew Dosumnu (“Restless City“) captures the nuances of this unique and fascinating culture by creating a beautiful, vibrant, and moving portrait of a couple whose joys and struggles are at-once intimate and universal.
Cast also includes Tony Okungbowa, Yaya Alafia, Bukky Ajayi, Angelique Kidjo. Written by Darci Picoult.
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