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"textContent": "\n\n_This article was originally published on February 5, 2026. In light of Davies' BAFTA win, we revisit this interview with the director about his semi-autobiographical feature film._\n\n_My Father’s Shadow_ , a shimmering, cinematic celebration of Lagos, will be viewed by most people from a child’s perspective. Set on June 12, 1993, the day of Nigeria’s election crisis, Akinola Davies Jr’s semi-autobiographical movie ishellip;\n\nread more raquo;\n\nnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;\nView Gallery (7 images)nbsp;\n\n",
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