Nollywood Babylon / AM Pictures presents in co-production with the National Film Board of Canada ; written and directed by Ben Addelman and Samir Mallal ; produced by Ben Addelman, Samir Mallal and Adam Symansky (NFB).
Publisher:
Distributed by Lorber HT Digital,
Copyright Date:
2009
Description:
1 videodisc (74 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Lancelot Imasuen, Odia Ofeimun, Onookome Okome, Eddie Ugbomah, Kingsley Ogoro, Helen Ukpabio, Isang Ubong-Awah, Omotola Ekeinde, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Kenneth Okonkwo. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008. Includes producer commentary track.
Summary:
Chronicles the wild world of "Nollywood," a term coined in the early '90s to describe the world's fastest-growing national cinema, the Nigerian film industry. The film delves first-hand into Nigeria's explosive homegrown movie industry, producing 2500 films a year, most for under $10,000. Peppered with interviews with producers, directors and actors, film clips and buoyed by a rousing score fusing Afropop and traditional sounds, Nollywood Babylon celebrates the distinctive power of Nigerian cinema now bursting beyond the borders of Africa.
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.