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Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, Ann Akinjirin & Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́ on Love, Resilience, and Dreamers
Harvey Morton sits down with writer-director Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor and actors Ann Akinjirin and Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́ to discuss the powerful new film Dreamers. Rooted in Joy’s own experience seeking asylum, Dreamers tells a moving love story set in a removal centre, exploring how love, friendship, and community can flourish even in the most challenging and unlikely places. Joy shares how her personal journey shaped the film’s narrative, emphasizing the humanity behind immigration stories often overlooked. Ann and Ronkẹ reflect on their roles and how the film brings warmth and color to a harsh environment, challenging stereotypes and inviting audiences to rethink what home and love mean. Tune in to hear about the creative process, the importance of community, and the film’s message of hope and resistance in today’s political climate. Dreamers is in cinemas from 5th December - don’t miss it. Follow Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joygharoro/?hl=en-gb Follow Ann Akinjirin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annakinjirin/?hl=en-gb Follow Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́ ơn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronkusgram/?hl=en-gb For more from Queerly Radio, visit thisisqueerly.com and don’t forget to tune into Queerly LIVE with Harvey Morton, every Sunday morning from 8am to 10am on Queerly Radio. Tune in at queerly.radio or just ask your smart speaker to “play Queerly Radio”.
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