The movie which features actress Sharon Ooja had it poster released on 3rd July, 2023. The synopsis on the poster got a lot of people talking, calling it problematic and controversial.
The original synopsis of the movie reads;
“After settling down with the man of her dreams, a young woman rethinks her decision when she is swallowed by the jaws of a toxic men-hating group of feminists,”
This did not sit well with people as the internet was instantly set ablaze with backlashes directed at the synopsis. The lead actor in the movie Sharon Ooja has disassociated herself from the controversial synopsis.
“Good morning everyone I’d like to address that what was shot in the film modern woman has nothing to do with the trending log-line used in the press release (not even close). Why the producer decided to use this false narrative is beyond me, I don’t align with such negativity.”
Sharon Ooja posted on twitter
— Sharon ooja (@SharonOoja) July 4, 2023
After the post by Sharon Ooja, Yomi Black the director of the movie has since replaced the controversial synopsis with a new one. The new synopsis on his Instagram handle reads;
“A young woman’s carefully balanced life, torn between career, family, and love, spirals into chaos when she faces the devastating loss of her pregnancy. In a fight to reclaim her identity, she must navigate a treacherous path towards self-discovery, challenging societal norms and embracing her own truth.“
‘The Modern Woman’ features movie stars Sharon Ooja, Timini Egbuson, Bimbo Akintola, Ebere Nwizu, Chinoso Arubayi, Juliet Ibrahim, Nene Nwanyo, and others.
You can watch the movie at the theaters from 18th August.
