The Fisherman

(Winner, 2025 American Black Film Festival Best Narrative Feature and Best Director)

In Zoey Martinson’s award-winning feast of magical realist comedy, aging Ghanaian Atta Oko sets his sights on finally having his own boat and becoming the envy of his village; he’ll just need help from a talking dead fish first.

Director: Zoey MartinsonWriter: Zoey Martinson

Producers: Kofi Owusu Afriyie, Korey Jackson

Executive Producer: Yvonne Orji

Cast: Ricky Adelayitar, Endurance Grand, William Lamptey, Kiki Romi, Adwoa Akoto, Dulo Harris

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Host or Publisher American Black Film Festival