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NBA Star Joel Embiid Teams Up with Anakle Films for “Backline” to Showcase the Journey of African NFL Athletes

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Anakle Films has joined forces with NBA All-Star Joel Embiid’s production company, Miniature Géant, and LeBron James’ athlete empowerment brand, Uninterrupted, to produce an inspiring new film titled Backline. The movie will tell the compelling story of African athletes pursuing their dreams of playing professional American football.

Backline is inspired by the real-life journeys of current NFL players and centers around two Nigerian friends as they work tirelessly to break into professional football in the United States. The film, written and directed by Editi Effiong, the acclaimed producer behind The Black Book, is set to begin production in 2025. Filming will take place across Nigeria and the United States, highlighting the cross-continental nature of the story.

Commenting on the project, Editi Effiong expressed his passion for the narrative, stating, “Backline is a tale of resilience, hope, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of overcoming obstacles. After hearing firsthand from young athletes who made the difficult journey to play football in America, telling this story became a personal mission. We are thrilled to have Joel Embiid, Miniature Géant, and Uninterrupted onboard for this project, which promises to inspire audiences around the world.”

Miniature Géant, founded by Embiid in 2023 in partnership with The SpringHill Company, was created to spotlight stories of individuals who’ve taken unconventional paths to success. This focus resonates deeply with Embiid, whose own journey took him from Yaoundé, Cameroon, to NBA superstardom.

The executive production team for Backline includes two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora, along with Editi Effiong and Anakle Films. Together, they aim to bring this powerful story of ambition, friendship, and triumph to global audiences.

 

 

Source; bellanaija.com

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