Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
For Maria Ebun Pataki
After a difficult child delivery, Derin finds herself out of step with those she loves, including her newborn, Maria. With her mother-in-law questioning her parenting skills, and her husband Afolabi becoming increasingly worried, For Maria Ebun Pataki confronts the realities of postpartum depression.
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After a difficult child delivery, Derin finds herself out of step with those she loves, including her newborn, Maria. With her mother-in-law questioning her parenting skills, and her husband Afolabi becoming increasingly worried, For Maria Ebun Pataki confronts the realities of postpartum depression.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Tunray Femi, Damilola Orimogunje
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