m ss ng p eces director Matt Ogens premiered Madu alongside co-director Joel “Kachi” Benson, as the opening night film of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February. Madu is now scheduled to debut Friday (3/29) on Disney+.
Ogens’ extensive filmmaking experience, storytelling, and stylized approach with Benson’s deep cultural understanding of Nigeria form a rich and immersive tapestry told across two continents.
From practicing barefoot on the streets of Lagos to becoming an online viral sensation to performing on stage in England, 12-year-old Anthony Madu leaves his home in Nigeria to study at one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world. Leaving home for the first time, Anthony finds himself thrust into a new world, where his wildest dreams are suddenly within reach.
Madu chronicles Anthony’s courageous journey and introduces the world to a boy chasing his dream. Conquering More