Joshua: A Nigerian Portrait (1963)

Movie ★ 8.0 57 min

Documentary TV Movie

Focusing on the pressures people feel moving from the security and nurture of village life to the isolate chaos of big city life, Joshua: A Nigerian Portrait tells the story of Joshua Sobitan, a rent-collector living in Lagos.

Allan King Director Wole Soyinka Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1963
Runtime
57 min
IMDb
tt0361781
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Language

Cast

Wole Soyinka Wole Soyinka Narrator

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Frequently asked questions

What is Joshua: A Nigerian Portrait about?
Focusing on the pressures people feel moving from the security and nurture of village life to the isolate chaos of big city life, Joshua: A Nigerian Portrait tells the story of Joshua Sobitan, a rent-collector living in Lagos.
Who directed Joshua: A Nigerian Portrait?
Joshua: A Nigerian Portrait was directed by Allan King.
Who stars in Joshua: A Nigerian Portrait?
Joshua: A Nigerian Portrait stars Wole Soyinka.
When was Joshua: A Nigerian Portrait released?
Joshua: A Nigerian Portrait is a 1963 documentary, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Joshua: A Nigerian Portrait?
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