★Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2016★ The film stars Dudley O’Shaughnessy who shot to international attention after he starred in Rhianna’s “We Found Love” music video. “WHITE COLOUR BLACK” sees him playing LEKE, a young successful photographer living a hedonistic lifestyle in London. When Leke’s estranged father becomes ill and suddenly dies, he is forced to accept his responsibility as the only son, and make the journey to Senegal to bury his father. Alienated and disoriented from the country of his childhood, the journey ultimately leads Leke on a path of self discovery and cultural transformation. White Colour Black is written & directed by Joseph a. Adesunloye.
World Premier BFI London Film Festival 2016
Nominated: BFI IWC Schaffhausen Filmmakers Bursary Award 2016
Longlisted: BIFA Awards 2017: Best Screenplay & Best Newcomer Actor (Dudley O'Shaughnessy)
Winner: Best International Feature, Best Narrative Feature &
Oscar Micheaux Award for directing – Baltimore International
Black Film Festival 2017
Nominated Best International Feature - CinemAfrica, Sweden