Madu follows 12-year-old Anthony Madu as he leaves his family and community in Nigeria to study at one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world in England. Having never left his home outside of Lagos, Anthony finds himself thrust into a new world where his wildest dreams are suddenly within reach. His courageous journey is a story of extraordinary obstacles as he searches for belonging and acceptance, a family far away, and unexpected challenges that could impact his future. Forming a rich and immersive tapestry told on multiple continents, MADU introduces the world to a boy chasing a dream of inspiration that will resonate with us all.
Madu is available on Disney+ starting March 29.
Madu is available on Disney+ starting March 29.
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00:00 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:03 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:06 [CHEERING]
00:27 Hi, Mrs. Madhu.
00:29 We wanted to talk to you about Anthony, your son.
00:32 He had so much raw talent that we
00:35 are interested in at the school.
00:37 You must be very proud.
00:38 I'm very proud of him.
00:40 I can't believe that I'm going to be schooling
00:42 England for seven years.
00:45 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:46 I'm happy for you, my son.
00:48 Thank you for making me proud.
00:51 I will miss you a lot.
00:52 Thank you.
00:53 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:56 I'm sorry maybe I may not be 10.
00:59 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:03 Strong in your center, boys.
01:05 Shouldn't be any mistakes.
01:07 You think this is hard, wait until the summer show.
01:09 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:12 He's been referred to the NHS to a specialist doctor.
01:18 I hope you're not afraid.
01:19 Mm, I am.
01:21 Why?
01:22 Because there might be a point where I can't
01:25 be able to kind of like dance.
01:26 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:29 Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom.
01:32 Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom.
01:35 Hey.
01:37 Sometimes I close my eyes and imagine myself in these things.
01:42 I'd like to know, did you have a story?
01:44 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:45 Set me free.
01:47 Now I need to find release.
01:49 Set me to the open sky.
01:52 The promise I'm making to my mom and my family
01:55 is I'll never let them down.
01:59 [MUSIC PLAYING]
02:02 [MUSIC PLAYING]
02:07 [MUSIC PLAYING]
02:10 [MUSIC PLAYING]
02:13 (upbeat music)