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title: "My Father's Shadow"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-father-s-shadow-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1432605
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
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# My Father's Shadow (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-father-s-shadow-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: My Father's Shadow
Year: 2025
Genre: Drama
Director: Akinola Davies Jr. (feature length debut)
Screenplay: Co-written by Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies.
Cast: Sope Dirisu, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Godwin Egbo, Akerele David.
Plot: Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis. They witness the city's magnitude and their father's daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home. It follows a family reunion.
Release: Theatrically released in Nigeria on 19 September 2025. US release date: 02/06/2026.
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Awards/Nominations: Nominee for the 2025 British

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch My Father's Shadow?
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### Q: Is My Father's Shadow worth watching?
My Father's Shadow holds a community rating of 7.2/10. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie My Father's Shadow and when was it released?
My Father's Shadow is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2025.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My Father's Shadow — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1432605)
- [My Father's Shadow - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Father%27s_Shadow)
- [BIFA Nominations 2025: My Fathers Shadow, Pillion, I Swear Lead](https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/bifa-nominations-2025-my-fathers-shadow-pillion-i-swear-1236568217/)
- [My Father's Shadow (2025) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1432605-my-father-s-shadow/cast)
- [My Father's Shadow (2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35695538/)
- [My Father's Shadow - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/My_Father%27s_Shadow)

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