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Nollywood

2020Movie1 h 4 min

Documentary
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A documentary movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

This documentary explores the diverse key players contributing to the success of the second-largest film industry in the world: Nigeria's Nollywood.

Feels like

  • Nollywood Documentary
  • Cultural Phenomenon Analysis
  • Behind-the-Scenes Cinema
  • Societal Impact of Film
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • African Storytelling Tradition
  • Media Industry Critique
  • Personal Struggle & Triumph
  • Educational Insight
  • Global South Perspective

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Johannes Preuss
Produced by
Johannes Preuss, Mark Szilágyi
Music by
Max Clouth

Everyone

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Facts

August 7, 2020 · 1 h 4 min · Strong Language

Released
August 7, 2020
Runtime
1 h 4 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Germany
Available in
33 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Nollywood?"

Questions about Nollywood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nollywood?

Kanopy

In the United States, Nollywood is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is Nollywood worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Nollywood okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Nollywood plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.