Oz Thakkar
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A Solid Bond (DEVELOPMENT)
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A Solid Bond (DEVELOPMENT)

Tribes, Lust & Race.

Seventeen year old JEM DEJI is a mod and a second-generation British-Nigerian, who yearns to express an identity independent of the stereotypes in society.

A Solid Bond is a coming-of-age story set in London during the early 1980s, against the back-drop of gang rivalries, teenage romance and racism.

Focusing on JEM DEJI, a 17 year old black mod and second generation British-Nigerian, who yearns to express an identity independent of stereotypes.

JEM has to decide whether to stay with his friends or follow in the footsteps of his dad KALU, a first generation Nigerian ex army officer.

A Solid Bond began life as a short film, released to critical acclaim by writer and director Jimo Salako.

Collaborators: Jimo Salako