Tazmanian Devil
Tazmanian Devil is a 2020 American drama film written and directed by Solomon Onita Jr. and starring Abraham Attah.[1][2]
| Tazmanian Devil | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Solomon Onita Jr. | 
| Written by | Solomon Onita Jr. | 
| Produced by | Frank Cohen Adam Dietrich Karl Soelter Tricia Woodgett  | 
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Mike Buchbauer | 
| Edited by | Andre Jones | 
| Music by | Mervyn Warren | 
| Distributed by | 1091 Pictures | 
Release date  | 
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| Country | United States | 
| Language | English | 
Cast
    
- Adepero Oduye as Elizabeth Ayodele
 - Abraham Attah as Dayo Ayodele
 - Ntare Mwine as Julius Ayodele
 - Kwesi Boakye as Ike[3]
 
Production
    
Principal photography took place in Dallas.[4] In June 2019, it was confirmed that the film was in post-production.[5]
Release
    
The film premiered in August 2020 at the American Black Film Festival.[6] In January 2021, 1091 Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.[7]
Reception
    
Alex Saveliev of Film Threat gave the film a 5 out of 10.[8]
Accolade
    
For his work in the film, Solomon Onita Jr. won the John Singleton Director Award for Best First Feature at the American Black Film Festival.[9]
References
    
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (12 June 2019). "Bryan 'Birdman' Williams & Benny Boom Team To Produce 'Tazmanian Devil' With 'Beasts Of Nation' & 'When They See Us' Stars". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
 - N'Duka, Amanda (2 January 2019). "'Beasts of No Nation's Abraham Attah & More To Star In Nigerian Immigrant Drama 'Tasmanian Devil'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
 - "Bryan 'Birdman' Williams & Benny Boom Team To Produce 'Tazmanian Devil' With 'Beasts Of Nation' & 'When They See Us' Stars". sports.yahoo.com.
 - Isama, Antoinette (13 June 2019). "Birdman to Executive Produce Solomon Onita Jr.'s Nigerian Immigrant Drama 'Tazmanian Devil' with Benny Boom". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
 - Reese, Alexis (14 June 2019). "Birdman and Benny Boom To Produce Indie Nigerian Film 'Tazmanian Devil'". Vibe. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
 - Jorgenson, Todd (21 August 2020). "A Dallas Filmmaker's Debut Spotlights the Immigrant Experience for West Africans". D Magazine. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
 - Lang, Brett (13 January 2021). "1091 Pictures Buys 'Tazmanian Devil,' College Drama With Abraham Attah (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
 - Saveliev, Alex (28 February 2021). "Tazmanian Devil". Film Threat. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
 - N'Duka, Amanda (31 August 2020). "American Black Film Festival Unveils ABFF Award Winners For Virtual Edition". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
 
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