Dark October

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Dark October
Directed by Toka McBaror
Produced by Linda Ikeji
Starring
  • Chuks Joseph
  • Munachi Okpara
  • Kem-Ajieh Ikechukwu
  • Oriaku Kelechukwu James
Distributed byFilmone Production
Release date
  • 6 February 2023 (2023-02-06)
CountryNigeria

Dark October is a 2023 Nigerian film released to Netflix on 6 February 2023. [1] The film is centered on the lynching of four young students at University of Port Harcourt, popularly known as the Aluu Four lynching. The four were falsely accused of theft in Aluu area of Port Harcourt. [2] The film documents the events that led to their killings and the aftermath of the event. [3]

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Synopsis

Based on true events, Dark October tells the story of four university students in Nigeria, who went to a particular area in search of a debtor who owed one of them. Unfortunately, the debtor raised a false alarm and alleged that the boys came to rob him of his valuables; mobs then paraded the boys as thieves and lynched them. The mob attack, however, sparked a nationwide crisis. [4] [5]

Selected cast

Production and release

The film is distributed by Filmone Productions and directed by Toka McBaror. Following its release to Netflix on 3 February 2023, the executive producer, Linda Ikeji had said that she hopes that the film will spark a conversation about the dangers of extrajudicial killings and the importance of ensuring justice for all. [6]

Controversy

The parents of the boys who were lynched in the Aluu Four lynching expressed disapproval to the movie and have asked Netflix and Linda Ikeji to suspend the movie explaining that Linda Ikeji did not seek approval from them before proceeding to make movies about their sons. [7] [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2021-10-18). "Linda Ikeji debuts teaser for 'Dark October' film based on ALUU 4". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
  2. ↑ "Linda Ikeji makes film production debut with dark October". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-01-21. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
  3. ↑ "'Dark October', movie on Aluu Four lynching, set for Netflix debut". TheCable Lifestyle. 2023-01-15. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
  4. ↑ Augoye, Jayne (2023-01-19). "Linda Ikeji makes Nollywood debut with film on extrajudicial killings 'Dark October'". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
  5. ↑ "Watch Dark October | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
  6. ↑ BellaNaija.com (2023-01-18). "Get the Scoop on Linda Ikeji's Debut Film "Dark October" Coming to Netflix February 3rd". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
  7. ↑ Davies, Iheamnachor (January 25, 2023). "DARK OCTOBER: Parents of slain Aluu-4 urge Linda Ikeji, Netflix to retract movie, suspend premiere". Vanguard.
  8. ↑ Lawal, Babatunde (2023-01-26). "'Dark October': Parents of slain students call Linda Ikeji and Netflix to suspend movie premiere". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
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