Wole Soyinka, Makin Soyinka, Olaokun Soyinka, Yemi Ogunbiyi, Nadine Gordimer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Sefi Atta, Biyi Bandele, Helon Habila, Bankole Omotoso, Ken Saro-Wiwa, Jr., and Molara Wood. Originally produced as a documentary film in 2009. Films for the Humanities & Sciences: 41966-K.
Summary:
A literary lion and a diehard political activist, Wole Soyinka has spent a long lifetime speaking truth to power. Part tribute and part retrospective, this program examines the Nigerian Nobel Laureate's actions and achievements through archival footage and insightful interviews. Commentary is provided by Soyinka; his sons Makin and Olaokun Soyinka; his friend Yemi Ogunbiyi; Nobel Laureate Nadine Gordimer; Maya Jaggi, cultural journalist and critic; Biodun Jeyifo, literary scholar and critic; publisher Margret Busby; poet Odia Ofeimun; playwright Femi Osofisan; and writers Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Sefi Atta, Biyi Bandele, Teju Cole, Helon Habila, Bankole Omotoso, Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr., and Molara Wood.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)688623270
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.