ANCHOR BABY
It’s finally here. The official trailer for the movie Anchor Baby starring Omoni Oboli, Sam Sarpong and Terri Oliver.
Click on the link to watch the trailer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yx_kiBOZDA
Written & Directed by: Lonzo Nzekwe
Producer: Lonzo Nzekwe
D.O.P: Ricardo Diaz C.S.C
Co-Producer: Ian Sun
Co-Producer: Jeremy Hood
Main Cast:
Omoni Oboli as Joyce
Sam Sarpong as Paul
Terri Oliver as Susan
Casting Director: Ron Leach C.D.C
D.O.P: Ricardo Diaz C.S.C
Production Manager: Jeremy Hood
Synopsis:
Married illegal immigrant couple, Joyce (Omoni Oboli) and Paul Unanga (Sam Sarpong) have been ordered by the US immigration to leave the country by voluntary departure. They agree to leave; but only after Joyce who is 5 months pregnant delivers her baby inside the US. This will guarantee automatic citizenship for their child. The couple ignores the deportation order, and go into hiding. Later, Paul is caught and deported by a team of overzealous Immigration officers, led by agent Mark Castello (Michael Scratch). This leaves Joyce to struggle on her own to accomplish their dream.
Then, Joyce meets Susan Backley (Terri Oliver), a married freelance writer who offers to help her with free accommodation until her baby is born. Joyce accepts the offer and moves in. Now, with the help of Susan, Joyce sets out on the most daring journey of her life; to achieve the “American Dream” for her unborn child. She will try by any means necessary.
The theme of the movie is about the Love, dreams, desperation, betrayal and struggles, faced by these non-citizens in order to belong to the American society. “Anchor Baby” is actually a derogatory term for children born by immigrants or other non-citizens in the United States. The movie Anchor Baby is set in the United States, but was shot in Brampton and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Anchor Baby is written, directed and produced by a Nigerian first time director Lonzo Nzekwe. The movie is being produced under his independent film company Alpha Galore films, a division of Alpha Galore Inc. based in Brampton, Ontario Canada. Other co-producers on the project are Ian Sun and Jeremy Hood. For more information about the company, please visit to www.alphagalorefilms.com or www.anchorbabymovie.com.
Anchor Baby shooting production started April 2, and ended April 14, 2010, with only two days break in the two weeks period. There was an additional pick-up day to shoot some extra scenes. So the entire production schedule was thirteen days total. Most of the days were 14-16hrs days. It was a very gruelling experience but the entire cast and crew were amazing and everyone worked really hard to make sure the job was done. The movie was shot on the Red One camera, serial number 7020 nicknamed “Renegade”.
A movie like Anchor Baby is relevant today, especially with issues like the current Arizona stringent laws on immigration. Also when you have a US congressman declare “The greatest threat to America’s national security is “Anchor Babies”. One has to wonder, who is looking out for the children who will become the victims when it’s all said and done. Actually, one of main reasons for making a movie like Anchor Baby is to shed light on the actually victims in this whole immigration debacle. It’s the defenceless children who find themselves entangled in horrible situations due to choices made by their parents or laws passed by politicians to gain votes.
Most people that were born in developed countries around the world by “Legal or Illegal” immigrant parents are considered “Anchor Babies” without even being aware of the term. There are millions of “Anchor Babies” all over the world. So, if you know someone (son, daughter, relative, friend etc) who is considered an “Anchor Baby”, this movie is for them. Please refer them and anyone you know, to join the Anchor Baby movie fan group on Facebook. Just go to the Facebook search box and type in “Anchor Baby Movie fan group” and join other fans who are eagerly waiting for the movie to be released. Alternatively, one can go to the Anchor Baby Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/AnchorBabyMovie . There, you will be able look at some behind the scenes pictures of making the movie, and other up to date information about the progress on the movie production. The website and fan page are regularly updated with new information about the movie.
Hey,
This film sounds interesting and thought provoking. Look forward to it…
Erica, CEO, hair4thecause.com
Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Peoples I was there, on set……. This movie is going to blow the top off of most movies around, very gut wrenching and heart tugging. WATCH OUT, STORE UP ON KLNEEX TAKE A RING SIDE SEAT, FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS Ooooooooooooooooooooooo!
The story has to be told.
This movie sounds very interesting! Cant wait to see my favourite star omoni oboli, light up the screen!!! Go girl! love you to pieces!!!
i cant wait for this movie to come out. This movie is currently creating a lot of buzz in the UK. i will buy a large popcorn and large pepsi for this. looking forward to this movie. Nice one……
Uchelee, glad to hear that it’s creating buzz over in the UK. We are working hard to bring to you one of the best films this year. You’ll not be disappointed.
Sounds like an interesting piece, looking forward to it coming to the UK
Great one… hope it will get to Nigeria
Young Harry, we will be coming to Nigeria with this one.
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ges it will b a bomb cant wait 2 c it
proudly nigerian
this is wow, when is it coming to Nigeria?. pls be free to mail me. oken@justice.com.
Yes it will be in Nigeria
It’s about time for one of our own to take the movie production to the next level. You are making us proud and waking us up. This piece already rock. Hope we will get to see it in the US market soon. Proudlt Nigerian.
Thanks Shekari, we will try and make sure this movie reaches all our fans around the world. Join our face group fan page for more up to date info. The FB weblink is: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=114851431875861
Nna men Nze nwanne make sure this movie reach us for U.S cus as i dey now, I need some thing to remind me the good old days when Men where just boyz trying to make a living out of every road we found our self. we are all proud of your work in this industry. and all we can do is to pray for more from you and your company. our blessing is on you.. and the blessings of our four-fathers we guide and direct you the right way. shine our brother is your time and we give thanks to God
Thanks bro for the prayers.
i hope its as interesting as it seems,Naija is d best in movies so i trust its gon be mind blowing,looking 4ward 2 seing ma gurl,omoni after d FIGURINE movie
Hi Lonzo,
My husband and I met you a couple of weeks ago in Toronto, outside the theatre on College Street. You were taking pics of the outside of the theatre cause that’s where you’re premiering Anchor Baby. We had a short conversation and you gave us your card. Just checked out all the youTube stuff on Anchor Baby, and the website… we are so pumped to see this movie!!! It looks very professional and the subject matter is very topical – can’t wait to see it… congrats on a well thought out idea…
Hello,
When is the movie coming to calgary, alberta. Canada. At least in the theatres?
We don’t have a date yet. Pls join our facebook fan page for updates.