The Legend of the Underground (2021)
1h 26m
Running Time
June 10, 2021Release Date
The Legend of the Underground (2021)
1h 26m
Running Time
June 10, 2021Release Date
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Plot.
A searing and timely look at the struggle against rampant discrimination in Nigeria today, as seen through the lens of several bold and charismatic, non-conformist youth who fight to live life out loud. Through social media, celebrity and creative expression, they spark a cultural debate that challenges the ideals of gender conformity and human rights in Nigeria.
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SubsCurrently The Legend of the Underground is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Max Amazon Channel, DIRECTV
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
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Wiki.
The Legend of the Underground is a 2021 American documentary film, directed and produced by Nneka Onuorah
and Giselle Bailey. John Legend serves as an executive producer under his Get Lifted Film Company banner. It follows several non-conformist youth in Nigeria as they fight rampant discrimination either to stay or flee to live elsewhere.
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 10, 2021. It was released on June 29, 2021, by HBO.