“The Boys in the Band”
With a cast of exceptional and exclusively openly gay actors, "Boys In The Band" takes on themes of homophobia, racism, vanity, and substance abuse.

A spin-off of the beloved *Jenifa* franchise, *Everybody Loves Jenifa* follows Jenifa as she navigates fame, relationships, and personal growth. Based in Lagos and Accra, her life takes a turn when a wealthy newcomer, Lobster, threatens her popularity with his grand charitable deeds. The drama escalates when Jenifa and her friends unwittingly clash with a Ghanaian drug baron after mistakenly receiving a bag of drugs. Co-written and co-directed by Funke Akindele, the film blends humor and life lessons, featuring a star-studded cast including Patience Ozokwor, Jide Kosoko, D’Banj, Falz, and Nancy Isime.
With a cast of exceptional and exclusively openly gay actors, "Boys In The Band" takes on themes of homophobia, racism, vanity, and substance abuse.
I understand that this would have been consistent with the language used by that generation, due to its role in the medical profession, however as someone who has family members with Down Syndrome I took it very personally.
Sam Levinson's latest film can't keep up with the excellence of its performances.
The power of a talented female director like Patty Jenkins and an overall diverse cast is what makes this film worth watching for me.
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A24 keeps producing amazing films and X belongs with all the brilliant titles under its name. And is definitely a must-watch for a film enthusiast!