Patience Ozokwor Stars In Hollywood “Turning Point”
African movies have surely come of age and national barriers that hitherto were a hindrance to its expansive reach is a thing of the past. The continuous collaborative efforts between Nigeria and Ghanaian artistes have been mutually beneficial. Then came the collaborative efforts with Liberian and sierra Leonean movie production houses. Veteran
Nollywood, actress Patience Ozokwor popularly known as Mama G is taking it a notch further by featuring in an upcoming movie titled “Turning point”. The proud grandmother who seems to have all that one could wish for; a successful career,lovely daughters who has made her a proud grandmother and several awards from across the globe,is presently on set of a new Hollywood feature film titled “Turning Point” a production of Hekcentrik productions.
The movie which is produced and directed by Niyi Towolawi CEO of Hekcentrik productions and co-produced by Egor Efiok,CEO of 4EPR is set in New York and features Hollywood stars like Lauren London,Ernie Hudson,Todd Bridges,Cynda Williams,Joe Estevez and a crop of Nigerian and Ghanaian stars like Patience Ozokwor,Jackie Appiah,Enyinna Nwigwe,Igoni Archibong,Chelsea Eze and Ebbe Bassey.
The movie has a plot that bothers on the ethnic prejudice among various black communities and what they go through to survive such harsh conditions.
The filming which commenced in mid October in America also had the crew visiting Nigeria for some scenes that were shot in Nigeria.
This is the veteran actress debut international film and sources reveal the role is heavily rewarding financially.
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