Summary Switch is a coming of age film that follows the story of Blue Bazuaye, the child of Nigerian immigrants, as he navigates his suburban community in Bel-Air and his parents homeland, Nigeria. Set in Los Angeles and Lagos, this film examines the identities we assume, in the names of self-preservation or assimilation, while illuminating the variety in black experiences globally. Switch aims to contextualize racial identity in an era where children feel pressure to both accept and deny their roots simultaneously. View more details
Directed : Uchechi Chima Uba
Written : Uchechi Chima Uba Hope Ayiyi Rob Franklin
Stars : Ran Wei Uchechi Chima Uba Emma Zander Erica Eynon
Genres : Adventure
Release date : Dec 31, 2022
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Current landing for festival partners only
Language : English
Filming locations : Lagos, Nigeria
Production companies : Cashmir Collective
Summary Switch is a coming of age film that follows the story of Blue Bazuaye, the child of Nigerian immigrants, as he navigates his suburban community in Bel-Air and his parents homeland, Nigeria. Set in Los Angeles and Lagos, this film examines the identities we assume, in the names of self-preservation or assimilation, while illuminating the variety in black experiences globally. Switch aims to contextualize racial identity in an era where children feel pressure to both accept and deny their roots simultaneously. View more details
Genres : Adventure
Release date : Dec 31, 2022
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Current landing for festival partners only
Language : English
Filming locations : Lagos, Nigeria
Production companies : Cashmir Collective
