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National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles (2018)

Movie ★ 7.6 120 min

Comedy Drama

For generations, African men have gathered in barber shops to discuss the world. These are places where the banter can be barbed and the truth is always telling. Follow along as we leap from a barber shop in Peckham to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra over the course of a single day.

Bijan Sheibani Director Inua Ellams Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 9, 2018
Runtime
120 min
IMDb
tt12300964
Language
Studio
National Theatre

Themes

Cast

Maynard Eziashi Musa / Andile / Mensah Sule Rimi Sule Rimi Elnathan / Benjamin / Dwain Fisayo Akinade Fisayo Akinade Samuel Hammed Animashaun Hammed Animashaun Wallace / Timothy / Mohammed / Tinashe Peter Bankolé Peter Bankolé Kwabena / Brian / Fabrice / Olawale Simon Manyonda Simon Manyonda Tanaka / Fiifi Patrice Naiambana Patrice Naiambana Tokunbo / Paul / Simphiwe Cyril Nri Cyril Nri Emmauel Kwami Odoom Ethan Abdul Salis Abdul Salis Kwame / Simon / Wole Anthony Welsh Anthony Welsh Winston / Shoni David Webber David Webber Abram / Ohene / Sizwe

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Frequently asked questions

What is National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles about?
For generations, African men have gathered in barber shops to discuss the world. These are places where the banter can be barbed and the truth is always telling. Follow along as we leap from a barber shop in Peckham to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra over the course of a single day.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles?
National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles was directed by Bijan Sheibani.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles?
National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles stars Maynard Eziashi, Sule Rimi, Fisayo Akinade, Hammed Animashaun.
When was National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles released?
National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles is a 2018 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles?
You can watch National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.