ADIFF CHICAGO

The Man Died

Sunday, June 15

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Sunday, June 15
3:00pm

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$13 /General Admission
$10 /Students, Seniors, & FACETS Members

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Based on the gripping true story of Wole Soyinka, the Nigerian literary giant who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986.   

When his principled intervention to halt a burgeoning civil war is twisted into an act of rebellion, he finds himself unjustly incarcerated by the military regime. Inside the confines of his cell, his unwavering ideals are pushed to their breaking point as he fights to maintain his mental fortitude and stay alive. The Man Died is not just a personal story but a universal testament to the enduring power of truth and the necessity of standing up against tyranny. It is a poignant reminder that in the face of oppression, silence is not an option, and the human spirit can never truly be extinguished.   

Screened in English, Yoruba with English subtitles. 

Awam Amkpa, 2024, 134 minutes, USA/Nigeria, Drama  

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