Native Sun
Synopsis
Mumin, a precocious young boy, makes the long trip to Accra from his home in Ghana’s rural northern region. He leaves having just experienced his mothers death, her last words to him a directive to travel to Accra and find the father he has never met. Along the journey he experiences Ghana as only a child can and in so doing expands our view of what the country is and what it will be.
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Native Sun - A short film by Blitz the Ambassador & Terence Nance
Type: Clip • Published 2012-01-24
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May 1, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Nance, Blitz Bazawule
- Original Score
- Blitz Bazawule
- Original Title
- Native Sun
- Country of Origin
- Ghana, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Urban Entertainment, MVMT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Nance, Blitz Bazawule
Blitz Bazawule
Shawn Peters
Joseph Saito
Shawn Peters, Terence Nance, Blitz Bazawule, Janet Bazawule, Judith Aidoo
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Nance
Director
Blitz Bazawule
Director
Shawn Peters
Director of Photography
Joseph Saito
Editor
Shawn Peters
Producer
Terence Nance
Producer
Blitz Bazawule
Producer
Tony Tomety
Production Design
James Bartlet
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Native Sun
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What is Native Sun about?
Mumin, a precocious young boy, makes the long trip to Accra from his home in Ghana’s rural northern region. He leaves having just experienced his mothers death, her last words to him a directive to travel to Accra and find the father he has never met. Along the journey he experiences Ghana as only a child can and in so doing expands our view of what the country is and what it will be.
Who directed Native Sun?
Native Sun was directed by Terence Nance, Blitz Bazawule.
Who stars in Native Sun?
The principal cast of Native Sun includes Edward Dankwa, Helena Yaboah, Marcus Quarshie, Mary, Blitz Bazawule.
When was Native Sun released and how long is it?
Native Sun was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Native Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Native Sun was composed by Blitz Bazawule.