''Save My Lost Nigga Soul'' is a 1993 Canadian
short film
A short film is any motion picture that is short enough in running time not to be considered a feature film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines a short film as "an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes ...
, directed by
Clement Virgo
Clement Virgo (born June 1, 1966) is a Canadian film and television writer, producer and director who runs the production company, Conquering Lion Pictures, with producer Damon D'Oliveira. Virgo is best known for co-writing and directing an adapt ...
.
[Schwartzberg, Shlomo. "In the frame". ''Performing Arts & Entertainment in Canada'', Summer 1993 (Vol. 28, Issue 2).] An adaptation of the story of
Cain and Abel, it was made while Virgo was a student at the
Canadian Film Centre
The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is a charitable organization founded by filmmaker Norman Jewison in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 1988. Originally launched as film school, today it provides training, development and advancement opportunities for pr ...
.
["Film centre grads making their mark". '']Toronto Star
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'', December 24, 1993.
The film is story about two
Black Canadian brothers who live together but do not see eye to eye because one is a
drug addict
Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to engage in certain behaviors, one of which is the usage of a drug, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences. Repetitive drug use oft ...
. Meanwhile their roommate, an aspiring stand-up comedian, is planning to use material about their disputes in his forthcoming performance debut.
[
Virgo's later feature film '']Love Come Down
"Love Come Down" is a song written by American musician Kashif. It was recorded by American singer Evelyn King for her fifth album '' Get Loose'' (1982). "Love Come Down" was released in July 1982 by RCA Records as the lead single from ''Get Lo ...
'' was an expansion on the themes of ''Save My Lost Nigga Soul''.
Achievements and awards
The short film won the at the 1993 Toronto International Film Festival, and was nominated for the Genie Award for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 15th Genie Awards.["Exotica dominates Genie nominations". '']Montreal Gazette
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'', October 20, 1994.
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1993 films
1993 drama films
Films directed by Clement Virgo
Hood films
Canadian Film Centre films
1990s English-language films
Canadian drama short films
1990s Canadian films
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