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By Stephanie Morgan
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Extreme violence in brutal Nigerian sex trafficking show.
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Oloture: The Journey
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What's the Story?
The continuation of the 2020 movie of the same name, OLOTURE: THE JOURNEY revolves around a young journalist who goes undercover as a sex worker in Nigeria and soon finds herself in mortal danger. The series picks up with her being beaten, kidnapped, and forced into sex work after witnessing a woman be beheaded by her captors.
Is It Any Good?
This Nigerian show is an important but gut-wrenching watch. Oloture: The Journey is full of dark and disturbing themes; with brutal realism the series takes a harrowing look at the horrors of human trafficking. The women in the series give heartfelt performances but viewers should be warned of the almost nonstop scenes of violence or threats of violence.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the depiction of human trafficking. Ask teens what they've learned about these sorts of issues in school or what they're seeing in social media.
Even teens can get frightened or upset. You can help by having honest discussion and reassurances. Remind your child that they can take a break if their emotional engagement feels too intense. Consider asking if any of the scary content they watch bothers them later.
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 28, 2024
- Cast : Sharon Ooja , Omoni Oboli
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : July 16, 2024
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