Tazmanian Devil (film)

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Tazmanian Devil
Directed bySolomon Onita Jr.
Written bySolomon Onita Jr.
Produced byFrank Cohen
Adam Dietrich
Karl Soelter
Tricia Woodgett
Starring
CinematographyMike Buchbauer
Edited byAndre Jones
Music by Mervyn Warren
Distributed by 1091 Pictures
Release date
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Tazmanian Devil is a 2020 American drama film written and directed by Solomon Onita Jr. and starring Abraham Attah. [1] [2]

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Cast

Production

Principal photography took place in Dallas. [4] In June 2019, it was confirmed that the film was in post-production. [5]

Release

The film premiered in August 2020 at the American Black Film Festival. [6] In January 2021, 1091 Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film. [7]

Reception

Alex Saveliev of Film Threat gave the film a 5 out of 10. [8]

Accolade

For his work in the film, Solomon Onita Jr. won the John Singleton Director Award for Best First Feature at the American Black Film Festival. [9]

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