Queen of Glory (2021)

About Queen of Glory

"Queen of Glory" is a comedy-drama movie, released in 2021. The plot revolves around Sarah, a Christian bookstore owner who inherits her late mother's bookstore. Instead of selling it off, as planned, she decides to embrace her legacy. It's a coming-of-age story where she navigates her life, religion, love, and loss, all intertwined with many comic elements.

Making/Production

"Queen of Glory" is the directorial debut of Nana Mensah who not only directed but also wrote the screenplay. The film was shot on location in the Bronx, New York City, capturing the rich diversity and unique culture of the city. Nana Mensah's performance has been praised as one of the most authentic portrayals of a Ghanaian-American woman caught between different worlds.

Actors

• Nana Mensah as Sarah Obeng: Nana delivered an exceptional performance as Sarah, the conflicted protagonist who must reconcile between her faith, tradition, and the modern world.
• Meeko Gattuso as Criminal: Gattuso enhanced the comic elements of the movie with his talent in playing the role of the criminal.
• Adam Leon as Ian: Adam portrayed the role of Ian, Sarah's Caucasian boyfriend, managed to bring an element of relatability and realism in this relationship dynamic with Sarah.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• Queen of Glory was the directorial debut of Nana Mensah, who also wrote and starred in the film.
• The movie presents a unique representation of Afro-Christians living in America.
• Queen of Glory had its world premiere at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival.

Awards

As of the time of this report, while the film has received considerable critical praise, there is no record of any official awards.

Quotes

• "We're all just trying to do our best with the time we've got."
• "She turns things into other things. It's her superpower."
• "I'm not a bad person, I just had a momentary lapse of categorical thinking."

Music/Soundtrack

• The score of "Queen of Glory" effectively complements the incredible storytelling and performances with its mood and rhythm.
• "Gyae Su" (Keep Going) by Pat Thomas: This song perfectly encapsulates Sarah's journey in the movie.
• Nana Mensah worked closely with Music Supervisor Maureen Mahon to create a score that was authentically reflective of the Ghanaian-American experience.