Nelly's Bodega: directed and edited by Omonike Akinyemi

Currently editing footage from New Edge Theater's archives, Omonike Akinyemi, here displays her skills with a clip from Nelly's Bodega, screened at Cannes Film Forum 2000.
A 50-minute film about a Latina woman and an African-American girl who find that friendship is a path away from violence. Winner of the Best Drama category at the 2004 Women of Color Film Festival in New York.

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[demmyjames]

Thanks for introducing me to this. Hard and sweet. I look forward to seeing more of your work Omonike. I have a daughter in Fort Green tho i live in Cambridge(England). I can give her no totem for her protection, so (ironically as an atheist)I can only pray for her safekeeping. This work resonates with me. Sometimes there's no other choice but to call on the magic. Good luck in your art!

[ifemorena]

Thank you for your positive feedback. I will keep making films that show how people find hope in the spiritual world.

[foxeebrowngirl]

Did you get my last msg, in regards to where I am residing, I sent you an email. I didn't hear back from you. Are you in L.A.?

[ImaniOU]

I'm glad I've finally got to see this. This is simply beautiful.

How have you been, Omonike? The last time I saw you was right after we had been studying at L'Institut de Touraine in 1999. Tarra

[optionvideodept]

Thanks Demmy. I appreciate the positive feedback. I hope you introduce your children to Oshun, for I believ her positive energy helps the youth.

Best,

Omonike

[optionvideodept]

Wow... can't believe it. Yes, it's great to hear from you. The film has done well in festivals and was on PBS New York. I would love for the film to be seen again. Where are you based. If you are near a public broadcasting station. I can let them know that people in their area want to see it. peace,

Omonike

[optionvideodept]

Thank you for the positive feedback. Keep up the positive energy. Oshun protects us all.

[foxeebrowngirl]

Oh and Shawnte and Allysa auditioned for Fatima.

[foxeebrowngirl]

Hey Omonike,

How are you doing? It has been a long time, first time I had a chance to see the parts of the film. I brought Isia to you and I had a chance to see her. It looks really good. What are you up to these days?