BN MEDIA Film Academy has announced an upcoming film, Like Filtered Water.
Like Filtered Water is a high school film that talks about the emotional impact of stuttering on young students. It follows Dave, a shy, timid boy, who dreads public speaking due to his stuttering. Being a subject of constant ridicule in the class, he sees himself as an odd fellow and feels inferior despite his academic prowess.
Dave’s experiences run the gamut of human emotion, from dark to funny and triumphant. The movie also weaves in educational vignettes that help illuminate some of the mysteries and questions that surround stuttering.
The movie, although still under production, has already garnered reactions since the announcement was made by the Director, Benneth Nwankwo.
Nigerian Film Maker best known for directing award-winning films such as Last Flight to Abuja, The Mirror Boy, and Onye Ozi has called it “a great concept”.
Nigerian movie Firector Akachukwu Samuel Eze noted that “… stuttering is something people who experience it are being mocked, derided and made fun of — many don’t know it’s bullying. And this film will go a long way in passing across that message”.
Professor Tochukwu Okeke, The Head of Department, Theatre and Films Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka has called it “fantastic”
Multi Award winning Nollywood Actor, Ken Erics, described it as “a nice concept”
Veteran Nollywood Actor, Obi Dike best known for Living with Death (2006) and A Cry for Justice (2010) described Like Filtered Water as “.. a good one… with positive messages”
Like Filtered Water will be produced by BN MEDIA for BN MEDIA Film Academy.
