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Untitled Adewumi Family Project

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Drama
The story of a Nigerian family that escaped terrorism in their home country, sought and received asylum in America, and — against all odds — found a welcoming new home in New York. Living in a homeless center on religious asylum, their 8-year-old son, Tani, won the 2019 New York State chess championship, despite only being introduced to the game two years prior.

Screenplay

Steven Conrad

Executive Producer

Trevor Noah

Executive Producer

George Tillman Jr.

Executive Producer

Robert Teitel

Status

Planned

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • Day Zero Productions
  • State Street Pictures
  • Paramount Pictures