AfroPoP: Welcome to Nollywood 56 mins
Produced by Jamie Meltzer
Price: $23.95
"Welcome To Nollywood" is an artful and insightful documentary on the hustle and bustle of the quickly growing Nigerian movie industry, the third largest film producer in the world. With engaging interviews from leading industry professionals and intriguing behind-the-scenes footage, Meltzer's depiction is entertaining, complex and a must-see for all who seek to know why this evolving industry is grabbing such large audiences around the world.
"AfroPoP" is sponsored by the Coporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
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I saw part of this documentary on NJN public television by accident. I was about going to bed when I was flipping through the channels and saw this. This is commendable as it shows how an industry can grow without any government support and, in fact, inspite, of the government. The Nigerian movie industry has indeed grown. There is still a lot of room for improvement. Bravo to the Nigerian producers for their ingenuity and doggedness. May your efforts continue to propel the industry to greater heights.
Posted by Francis Okafor | Oct 27 2008 at 09:28 am | report this comment