David Oyelowo Explains How the Streaming Success of ‘The Water Man’ Proved the Global Appeal of Black Films
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variety.comAngelique Jackson When David Oyelowo decided to step behind the camera to direct the family adventure film “The Water Man,” the Emmy, BAFTA and Golden Globe-nominated actor and producer had already overcome several hurdles just to get the movie made.
Then the pandemic struck, forcing the movie into the turbulent rapids of the ever-changing film distribution landscape.But “The Water Man” has found its audience in the form of streaming.Since the movie’s launch on Netflix earlier this summer, “The Water Man” has climbed onto the streamer’s top 10 list in 38 countries, including the Philippines, Romania, Colombia, Spain, Kenya, Nigeria, Portugal, Poland, Malaysia, France, Israel, Kuwait, Thailand, South Africa, Ecuador and Panama.
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