The FILM: Freedom (2019) (Drama | 105 min)
As a child, Amelia's life undergoes a drastic change when her parents die in a fire. She is then taken in by Mrs. Nsubuga, but Mr. Nsubuga resents her because she is not his biological child. Following the tragic death of Mrs. Nsubuga, Mr. Nsubuga seizes the opportunity to exploit Amelia for his own benefit. He compels her to work in his bar and eventually resorts to selling her into prostitution to generate more income.
The CAST:
Actor - Michael Wawuyo Jr. (Kyenvu, 2018)
Amelia - Nisha Kalema (Veronica's Wish, 2018)
Actress - Ivon Sue
Actor - Raymond Rushabiro (Soccer Heart, 2023)
Actor - Bobby Tamale (The Only Son, 2016)
PHOTOS:
The CREW:
Director: Richard Mulindwa (The Test, 2022)
Writer: Nisha Kalema, Richard Mulindwa (Mistakes Girls Do, 2017)
Producer: Richard Mulindwa (Contention, 2022)
Executive Producer: Richard Mulindwa
Production Company: LIMIT Production, TAMZ Production
Country of Origin: Uganda
Language: English
Date of Release: April 28, 2016
AWARDS:
🏆 Won: Best Actress, Nisha Kalema, Uganda Film Festival Awards, 2016
Best Feature Film, Richard Mulindwa, Uganda Film Festival Awards, 2016
Best Director, Richard Mulindwa, Uganda Film Festival Awards, 2016
Best Editing/Post Production, Uganda Film Festival Awards, 2016
❤️ Nominated: Best
Actor, Raymond Rushabiro, Uganda Film Festival Awards, 2016
NEWS about this Film:
In August 2017, the British producer George Hargreaves debuted "Freedom" on stage in Europe. The production was showcased at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland and the Bernie Grant Arts Centre in London.
WATCH THE TRAILER for 'Freedom' (2:18 min):
