This documentary explores the discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria, following the lives of two men in Lagos who challenge societal norms and navigate their own sexuality, shedding light on the risks and struggles for acceptance and equality in a country where same-sex relationships are criminalized, while also showcasing the resilience of LGBTQ+ individuals and their fight for recognition through social media and creative expression. The Legend Of The Underground is a 2021 English-language Documentary motion picture starring James Brown, Denrele Edun, Mikael Ighodaro, Olumide Makanjuola, Ayodeji Otuyelu, Papa Oyeyemi and Stephen Tayo. The Legend Of The Underground was Produced by Giselle Bailey, Nneka Onourah and Stephen Bailey. The movie is directed by Nneka Onuorah and Giselle Bailey. HBO acquired the distribution rights for the film. The Legend Of The Underground was released on 29th June 2021 and takes a screen time of 100 minutes. and it received positive reviews from critics when it was released. Cinematography was done by Stephen Bailey and editing by Rabab Haj Yahya
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The Legend Of The Underground Reviews and Ratings
Average Review Rating : positive
Positive Review Rating : 76%
Brian Costello
This is a gut wrenching, powerful, and inspiring documentary on being true to oneself despite persecution from others. ( Read More )
Robert Daniels
To practice consensual sex in safety, the community often code switches: going to the market means youre hookin up; TB is another way to ask if youre gay; Kitto means youre scandalous. ( Read More )
Teo Bugbee
The movies almost shallow appeal to aesthetics is not disconnected from the political agenda of gay Nigerians. ( Read More )
Lovia Gyarkye
Perhaps the most powerful aspect of The Legend of the Underground is that it doesnt mistake hope for over sentimentalizing. ( Read More )
Nora Lee Mandel
Intimate look at persecution of gay men in Nigeria shows the personal toll of rampant homophobia and governments crackdowns on men appearing effeminate in any activity. ( Read More )