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STEPHANIE LINUS’ FILM ‘DRY’ SELECTED FOR SCREENING AT THE 24TH PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL (PAFF) IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

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The Award winning new film ‘dry’ produced, directed, and starring
Nollywood’s A-List actress, Stephanie Linus kicks off the New Year with
Hollywood buzz. After screening around the world, drawing attention while
shining light on controversy and receiving acknowledgement from world leaders,
Stephanie Linus’ recent production ‘DRY’ has been selected to screen at the
largest and most prestigious black film festival in America – the Pan African
Film Festival (PAFF). Also called the quintessential Black festival, PAFF is
the largest event during Black History Month, celebrated in the U.S. every
February and is scheduled to take place from February 4th –15th in Los Angeles.

“I am so glad that DRY has been selected to screen at the Pan African Film
Festival. One of the dreams I had while making this movie is that it would be
seen on several platforms across the world and that dream is coming to life.” –
Stephanie Linus, Director.
Also called the quintessential Black festival, PAFF is the largest event
during Black History Month, celebrated in the U.S. every February and is
scheduled to take place from February 4th–15th in Los Angeles. Sidney Poitier,
Phylicia Rashad and Taraji P. Henson and a host of other extraordinary industry
professionals both in front and behind camera are amongst those who have been
honored by this prestigious festival. ‘DRY’ will be screened on Sunday,
February 7th, Saturday, February 13th and Monday, February 15th. For more
information on times and location, please visit www.PAFF.org
Produced, directed, and starring Nollywood’s A-List actress, Stephanie
Linus, the film is an inspired true story that depicts the life of two young
girls living as child brides in West Africa. The movie focuses on child
marriage and Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF), journeying into the heart-wrenching
details of a culture not too many films dare to explore.
The film stars: Darwin Shaw as Dr. Alex, the legendary Liz Benson Ameye as
the Matron, Bill McNamara as Dr. Brown, and Introducing Zubaida Ibrahim Fagge
as Halima the teenager who had to endure a life not designed for a child.
Watch the official trailer below
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