Inside Nigeria's Growing Film Industry

October 14, 2008 9:00 AM

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The Nigerian film industry known as "Nollywood" is hugely popular, but virtually unknown outside of Africa.

The documentary, Welcome to Nollywood, goes behind the scenes of the bourgeoning Nigerian movie industry.

NPR's Tony Cox talks with the film's director, Jamie Meltzer, along with Nigerian film director Izu Ojukwu.

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Inside Nigeria's Growing Film Industry

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More From Movies

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'Venus And Serena': An Extraordinary Story, Told On Film

Movie Interviews

Quinto Turns Inward To Find Spock's Soul

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Greta Gerwig, Blithely Spirited As 'Frances Ha'

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'Bidder 70,' Still Raising His Hand To Be Heard

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