Didn't anybody catch that? (C PLUS.)ĬENSOR-In Thatcher-era London, a censor (Nimah Alger) working for the British Board of Film Classification becomes fixated on an actress (Sophia La Porta) who reminds her of the sister who, after vanishing years earlier, was ultimately declared dead. I was, however, puzzled that the present-day Akilla speaks with a Jamaican accent while his 15-year-old flashback incarnation (played by the excellent Mpumlwana in a dual role) doesn't. Although set in Toronto, it might as well be taking place in Detroit or Atlanta which was probably intended. Director Charles Officer's filmmaking debut covers a lot of ground, not always smoothly-the timeframe spans 1995-2020-but soulful performances, especially by Williams, help finesse the narrative flaws. AKILLA'S ESCAPE-An urban crime drama starring Saul Williams as former gang member Akilla who comes to the aid of a troubled teen (Thamela Mpumlwana) involved in the hold-up of the pot dispensary he works at.
