Cinematic Independence

"Expansive in its historical coverage and rigorous in its analyses, Cinematic Independence is remarkable for its incalculable insights and revelations into Nigeria's colonial media history and the ruthless workings of American capitalism."--Paul Ugor, author of Nollywood: Popular Culture and Narratives of Youth Struggles in Nigeria "Offers a panoramic view of theatrical exhibition in Nigeria and a major contribution to our understanding of a previously overlooked, imbricated history involving both Hollywood and what we now know as Nollywood."--Moradewun Adejunmobi, Professor of African American and African Studies, University of California, Davis