SHARON OOJA RESPONDS TO BACKLASH AGAINST YOMI BLACK’S DIVISIVE ‘THE MODERN WOMAN’
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By Adeniyi Onaara
The prospective film received criticism for its original synopsis.
Sharon Ooja has spoken out about the criticism to Yomi Black’s The Modern Woman.
The poster and narrative, which were released on June 3, 2023, rapidly went viral online, with people pointing out the dubious catchphrase.
“After settling down with the man of her dreams, a young woman rethinks her decision when she is swallowed by the jaws of a toxic men-hating group of feminists,” according to the synopsis.
Ooja, who plays the lead, has responded to the public indignation by distancing herself from the film until the “false narrative” used to sell the project is corrected.
“Good morning everyone,” she says. “I’d like to address that what was shot in the film modern woman has nothing to do with the trending log-line used in the press release (not even close.” I’m not sure why the producer chose to employ this misleading story; I don’t agree with such negativity.”
Not shortly after her public declaration, writer and director Black shared a fresh synopsis on his Instagram page.
“A young woman’s carefully balanced life, torn between career, family, and love, spirals into chaos when she faces the devastating loss of her pregnancy,” according to the amended synopsis. In order to restore her identity, she must travel a perilous journey of self-discovery, questioning society standards, and accepting her own reality.”
Ooja, Timini Egbuson, Bimbo Akintola, Ebere Nwizu, Chinoso Arubayi, Juliet Ibrahim, Nene Nwanyo, and Kammel Audu feature in the film, which was written and directed by Black.
Anita Danjamic, who is also credited with the story, executive produces the film, which is directed by Babatope Seyi. The distribution is handled by Cinemax.
The Modern Woman will be released in theaters on August 18, 2023.
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