Madu
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77% Critic Match

Madu

Chase your dreams, no matter the distance.

7.7 / 10 2024 1h 41mPG English
Documentary

Storyline

From practicing barefoot on the streets of Lagos to performing on stage in England, twelve year old Anthony Madu leaves his home in Nigeria to study at one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world. Anthony, who had barely left his neighborhood in Lagos, finds himself thrust into a new world where his wildest dream is suddenly within reach. His journey is a story of extraordinary obstacles, courage, growth, and ultimately, his search for belonging.

Cast & Crew

AM

Anthony Madu

Self

Lead

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Matthew Ogens's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Madu is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker