Patrick Speech & Languages Centre & Royal Arts Academy presents the premiere of the first short film on Autism in Nigeria, 'Silver Lining'. Starring Monalisa Chinda, Whoba Ogo and introducing Obiora Olife.
‘Silver Lining’ is a short film about Ama, a doting mother of an only child, Junior who harbours a painful secret; Junior has Autism and displays classic signs, causing Ama and Femi her husband to run from pillar to post, taking him from school to school, seeking help in all sorts of places.
Details of the premiere are as follows:
Date: May 27th 2012
Time; 4.00 pm | Screening: 6.00pm
Venue: 10A Services, Ikoya Street, off Mac Pherson Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Strictly by Invitation
the movie seems an interesting one, continue to find out more
Can there be any hope for the boy? Is there any solution to Ama’s struggles? Find out in this touching and emotionally charged short film.
The film was produced by award winning producer Emem Isong for Patrick Speech & Languages Centre. The film was co -produced by Uduak Oguamanam, directed by Tom Robson and screenplay was by Rita C.Onwurah.
According to Mrs Akande, proprietress of Patricks and executive producer of the film, 'we decided to put this message on film because it is a very powerful medium. This is a tool we intend to use to touch people and let them know that Autism is not a death sentence however early intervention is key.
What an interesting movie.
ReplyDeleteFREE SCHOLARSHIP TO U.K