Dolapo Is Fine

Dolapo is Fine is a breath of fresh air! It tackles an important and culturally significant topic with a lightness that makes it an enjoyable watch from start to finish. The characters were all super relatable. This could easily be made into a feature - and I'd love to see it!

Greetings again from the darkness. How much of one's self should be sacrificed or compromised to chase dreams? Dolapo is a Nigerian native attending a posh boarding school in the UK. She wants to pursue a "good" position in Finance at a top-notch firm in the city. Since she knows little of that world, she meets with a mentor for guidance.

Daisy (Joan Iyiola, also the film's co-writer) is a hardcore mentor. She advises Dolapo (Doyin Ajiboye) to change her afro hairstyle, improve her clothes, rehearse better interview answers, and even change her name. Daisy calls this "assimilation" and positions these changes as matter-of-fact necessities. Dolapo is frustrated, yet puts forth the effort.

Director Ethosheeia Hylton and co-writers Joan Iyiola and Chibundu Onuzo serve up a 15 minute short film that touches on stereotypes and identity, as well as 'no-harm-meant' racism by even the closest of friends. How do we hold on to who we are at a time when the world is telling us we need to "fit in"? The film is well made and Ms. Ajiboye delivers a nice performance in this film sure to spur conversation and debate.

This movie finished before a realized it was a short movie. It is a story about stereotypes, what you choose to believe and being yourself. Dolapo is a young and brilliant high school girl who is enthusiastic about working in Finance in the city. She is mentored by a black lady who already works in the city and believes there are certain appearances that will be accepted or welcomed in the city. She advises Dolapo about her hair and her name.

After an embarrassing occurrence at school, Dolapo made a decision to be herself....reverting back to her previous hairstyle and walking gallantly to the city for her interview.

It's a funny movie and I'll recommend it if you're looking for something quick to watch.

More than wonderful movie ! This movie has a great story, excellent acting, beautiful direction and pleasant plot . Thanks alot .

Wonderful short, well cast and well acted. I could have watched a full length movie with these characters.