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Yvonne Orji: Momma, I Made It!
It was either this or medical school
Genres
ComedyDocumentary
Overview
'Insecure' star Yvonne Orji celebrates her Nigerian-American upbringing in her debut HBO comedy special, which intersperses her stand-up with documentary footage of a trip to Nigeria.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
65 min
Release Date
2020-06-06
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Yvonne Orji
Herself
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