Queen of Glory

Name: Queen of Glory
Genre: Comedy
Released: July 15, 2022
Duration: 78 min
Rating: 67
Cast: Adam Leon, Alok Tewari, Anya Migdal, Daniel Reece, Elia Monte-Brown

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Film Movement | Release Date: July 15, 2022 | Not Rated

Starring: Adam Leon, Alok Tewari, Anya Migdal, Daniel Reece, Elia Monte-Brown, Madeline Weinstein, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Meeko, Mia Y. Anderson, Nana Mensah, Oberon K.A. Adjepong, Purva Bedi, Russell G. Jones, Ward Horton

Summary: Sarah Obeng (Nana Mensah), a doctoral student at Columbia University, is weeks away from following her very married boyfriend to Ohio when her mother suddenly passes away. Her inheritance? King of Glory, a small Christian bookstore serving a Ghanaian immigrant community in the Bronx. Tasked with arranging her mother's funeral according toSarah Obeng (Nana Mensah), a doctoral student at Columbia University, is weeks away from following her very married boyfriend to Ohio when her mother suddenly passes away. Her inheritance? King of Glory, a small Christian bookstore serving a Ghanaian immigrant community in the Bronx. Tasked with arranging her mother's funeral according to her family's traditional expectations, Sarah must simultaneously navigate her plans to relocate as well as the unexpected return of her estranged father, all while grappling with the bookstore. Aided by an only-in-New York ensemble of Eastern European neighbors, opinionated aunties, and a no-nonsense ex-con employee, Sarah must face her new responsibilities while figuring out how to remain true to herself. … Expand

Director: Nana Mensah

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 78 min

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Empire John Nugent

Aug 29, 2022

Remember the name Nana Mensah — as an actor, writer and director, Queen Of Glory is a hugely impressive calling card. Read full review

Lisa Kennedy

Jul 14, 2022

The child of Ghanaian parents herself, Mensah traverses the polyglot turf well, infusing details with astute affection and understated laughs. Even the occasional slapstick proves more sweet than silly. Read full review

Pat Padua

Aug 8, 2022

Actress Nana Mensah (“After Yang”) makes an impressive debut as a writer-director with “Queen of Glory,” a dry comedy of culture clashes, both ethnic and generational. Read full review

Donald Clarke

Aug 26, 2022

We bounce from one adventure to another without settling into anything like a rhythm. But the nuanced acting and characterisation elevate a film that feels securely connected to a particular place and time. The Bronx has rarely been so affectionately evoked. Read full review

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