CJ Obasi to Direct Biopic 'The Boy Who Runs' About Ugandan Athlete-Turned-Politician Julius Achon
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Zac Ntim
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CJ Obasi, the filmmaker behind Mami Wata, is set to produce, direct, and co-write a biopic titled The Boy Who Runs, based on the life of Ugandan distance runner turned politician Julius Achon. The film is adapted from John Brant's book and follows Achon's journey from northern Uganda to becoming an Olympic athlete and later a humanitarian and politician. Obasi is co-writing with Kirimi Kiage and Teddy Gitau, with Swiss-based studio 9 NIGHTS producing in association with Obasi's Fiery Film.
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DeadlineCJ Obasi to Direct Biopic 'The Boy Who Runs' About Ugandan Athlete-Turned-Politician Julius Achondeadline.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledEXCLUSIVE: Mami Wata filmmaker CJ Obasi has set his next feature project.
Obasi will produce, direct, and co-write The Boy Who Runs, a biopic based on the life of the Ugandan athlete Julius Achon.
Based on the book The Boy Who Runs: The Odyssey of Julius Achon by John Brant, the film follows Achon's journey from northern Uganda to becoming an Olympic athlete and later a humanitarian and politician.
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