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Nigerian Filmmaker’s ‘Lady’ Acquired for U.S. Distribution

Updated 2026-05-13 12:20 UTC 1 source Positive

Cohen Media Group has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to Nigerian writer-director Olive Nwosu's Sundance-winning debut feature 'Lady.' The film follows a young woman who returns home after years away, and its acquisition marks a significant milestone for Nwosu.

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Variety

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Variety

Olive Nwosu’s Sundance-Winning Debut Feature ‘Lady’ Acquired by Cohen for U.S. (EXCLUSIVE)

Cohen Media Group has bought U.S. distribution rights to “Lady,” the debut feature from Nigerian-born writer-director Olive Nwosu, being sold by HanWay Films. The acquisition follows the film’s world premiere in the World Dramatic Cinema Competition at this year’s Sundance Film Fes

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