August
the First portrays Tunde a
recent high school graduate
who's family decides to
celebrate by having a party.
Tunde is excited because
this day holds more than
just congratulations. It
holds a reunion years in the
making. But the family isn't
at all happy with Tundes'
choices and as Tunde soon
discovers the secret agenda
that occurs at his expense.
A
family divided by a culture
a world away must soon come
face to face where there
past as Tunde invites his
long lost father to his
graduation party. The family
isn't happy as his fathers
presence has reignited old
wounds. Tunde is dead set
against all anarchy hoping
the riff will past before
the days end.
Although based on an
African-American family, the
film is relatable on all
aspects. Director Lanre
Olabisi' storyline is
effective in the characters
display of acting that lives
up to the role. Each
character bringing their own
feeling and world to the
film without having to delve
to deep in restructuring the
film to accommodate such a
long explanation. As the
director clearly presents
the emotions on a visual
scale telling a fascinating
and interesting tale that is
real in today's world. This
hard to tear away film is a
must see.
Runtime: 81 minutes
