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Once Upon a Time in Uganda

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2023 · 94 min Documentary
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

In the slums of Kampala, two men from opposite sides of the world come together over a shared love for America’s greatest hero: Rambo. Against all odds, the two make their own action movies with no money — and bring joy to millions of people on the internet. Welcome to “Wakaliwood.” Through comedy and kung-fu, "Once Upon a Time in Uganda" chronicles the unlikely friendship between Isaac Nabwana, a director hailed as “Africa’s Tarantino,” and Alan Hofmanis, a film programmer from New York. While Isaac tirelessly makes feature after feature, Alan brings his films to international audiences. But tensions flare as Isaac’s star rises — threatening their partnership and all of Wakaliwood.

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Year 2023
Country Uganda, United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Cathryne Czubek
Runtime 94 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (5 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative as a compelling drama of creative symbiosis, exploring the fragile balance between grassroots artistry and its packaging for global consumption. It relies on vibrant archival footage and candid interviews to chart the duo's rise, never shying away from the tensions that success brings.

What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of joy and a reminder of cinema's raw, democratizing power. It's a tribute to the unyielding spirit of creators who build worlds from nothing. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Cathryne Czubek

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