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I Am Pilate
A journalist sent to the home of former district governor for an interview, but his routine obituary fact check reveals an extraordinary secret.
Overview
A journalist sent to the home of former district governor for an interview, but his routine obituary fact check reveals an extraordinary secret.
Directed by Femi Oyeniran (Adulthood, Kidulthood, Turn Up Charlie), and written by Kieran Bourne, the film features a poignant lead turn by Shaun Scott (The Kingsman, Heartbeat, The Bill), with his younger self played by Jamie Kristian. Supporting performances come from a diverse BAME cast including Jazz Lintott (The Intent), Letitia Hector (Venus vs. Mars, Famalam) and newcomer Kayode Akinyemi.
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