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‘My Father’s Shadow’ Director Akinola Davies Jr. on His BAFTA Win and ‘Free Palestine’ Moment That Was Cut From Broadcast of Speech: ‘It Was Important for Me to Say That in a Room Full of Artists’
After winning the BAFTA Film Award for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer for “My Father’s Shadow” on Sunday night, Akinola Davies Jr. decided to speak up about Palestine. The
23 Feb, 18:59 — 23 Feb, 19:59
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BBC criticised for nixing ‘Free Palestine’ tribute from BAFTA coverage
Part of award-winning filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr's speech in which he says 'Free Palestine" was not aired.
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‘My Father’s Shadow’ Director Akinola Davies Jr. on His BAFTA Win and ‘Free Palestine’ Moment That Was Cut From Broadcast of Speech: ‘It Was Important for Me to Say That in a Room Full of Artists’
After winning the BAFTA Film Award for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer for “My Father’s Shadow” on Sunday night, Akinola Davies Jr. decided to speak up about Palestine. The critically acclaimed first feature from the British-Nigerian filmmaker — who sported pins of the Palestine and Democratic Republic of Congo flags to […]
By Ellise Shafer
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