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    Nollywood Babylon

    74'

    2009-07-03

    6.1

    Documentary

    Overview:

    Nigeria's film industry, Nollywood, is the third-largest in the world--an unstoppable economic and cultural force that has taken the continent by storm and is now bursting beyond the borders of Africa. "Nollywood Babylon" is a feature documentary detailing the industry's phenomenal success. Propelled by a booming 1970s soundtrack of African underground music, the movie presents an electric vision of a modern African metropolis and a revealing look at the powerhouse that is Nigerian cinema.

    DirectingSamir MallalWritingSamir Mallal

    Watch Providers (US)

    Cast

    1

    Self

    Osita Iheme

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Canada
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. ONF | NFB
      2. AM Pictures
    • Vote Count: 8
    • Popularity: 0.7925
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Nollywood Babylon

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