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Citation (2020)
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Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: Nigeria
Duration: 151 min.
Story:
A bright student in Nigeria takes on the academic establishment when she reports a popular professor who tried to rape her. Based on real events.
Style:
realistic, educational, psychological, captivating, suspenseful, thrilling, tense, emotional, dramatic, intense
Plot:
female protagonist, black history, child abuse, university, sexual harassment, campus, rape, teacher, social problems, problem, attempted rape, patriarchy, survivor, social justice, sexual assault, rape accusation, investigation, feminism, justice, corruption, bravery, moral dilemma, empowerment, confrontation, social commentary ...
Place:
nigeria
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