Mahogany Too
Synopsis
Inspired by Nollywood’s culture of sequels, Mahogany Too reimagines the 1975 cult classic Mahogany. Starring Nigerian actress Esosa E., the film channels Diana Ross’ Tracy Chambers through fashion and performance, carrying her image across time and geography.
United States, English
Cast & Crew
Performance: Esosa E (Esosa Edosomwan)
Directed & Produced by Akosua Adoma Owusu
Edited by Dylan Bowman
Sound Design & Mix by Kari Rae Seekins
Costume Design by Esosa E
Recognition
• Senses of Cinema, World Poll 2018
Selected Screenings
• International Film Festival Rotterdam
• BFI London Film Festival
• New York Film Festival
• San Francisco International Film Festival
• Hot Docs Festival
• Chicago Underground Film Festival
• Melbourne International Film Festival
• MoMA (Eyeslicer program)
• Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur
• Fronteira Festival
• Queer Lisboa
• Crossroads (SFMOMA)
• REDCAT
• New Orleans Film Festival
• Wexner Center for the Arts
• Light Work Lab
• Tucker-Boatwright Festival
• Atlas Arts: Scalarama, Scotland
• Images Film Festival
• Ann Arbor Film Festival
Selected Writing
• Pain, pansexuality and afrofuturism
• Letterboxd
• Directed by Women
“This vibrant, Nollywood-inspired spin on the 1975 Motown-produced movie Mahogany…celebrates her ever-progressive sense of style and self-assurance.” — New York Film Festival