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 is severely autistic 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. 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.
According to Dotun Akande, executive producer of the film and proprietress of the centre; 'We decided to put this message on film because film 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.
The film was produced by award winning producer Emem Isong and co-produced by Uduak Oguamanam, directed by Tom Robson and screenplay was by Rita C. Onwurah.
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
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