About this Event
From the moment they meet, Bolude, the dutiful daughter of a Nigerian
diplomat, and Carmen, a self-made vigilante mestiza, share an unbreakable
sistership. Attempting to define themselves amidst American identity politics,
light-skinned Carmen acknowledges only her Latin heritage, and Bolude
embraces Western values over Nigerian roots.
Sure to change everything, is Bolude’s engagement to white, Australian
Tommy. Bolude finally braves telling her traditional father, Akin, only two
weeks before the wedding. Hurt she has not chosen a Nigerian, Akin responds
with an ultimatum: he will only give his blessing if she can follow tradition and
get 100 Australians from 100 villages to welcome her.
The two women fly to Australia and set off on the wrong side of the road to
find Sydney’s ethnic ‘villages.’ Along with welcomes, the uproarious light of
Australian culture forces them to confront their identity choices - and their
diverging paths. In connecting with her Nigerian identity, she tries to attract
the number of welcomes she needs, but loses Carmen in the process who is
finding out about her own Australian heritage.
Can Bolude find the answers to harmonise living in Australia with Tommy,
serving her community in Nigeria, and keeping Carmen in the family?
Doors/Bar 1.00pm Film 2.00pm
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Backlot Perth, 21 Simpson Street, West Perth, Australia
AUD 18.50
