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Coconut Head Generation

Apr 26—May 2, 2024
    Part of
  • BAM Film 2024
Directed by Alain Kassanda (2023)

Every Thursday, a group of students from the University of Ibadan—the oldest in Nigeria—organizes a film club, transforming a small amphitheater into a political agora where young people refine their vision and develop a critical voice. “Coconut Head Generation,” a scornful expression to designate a stubborn and brainless youth, takes on a whole new meaning when the students turn this stigma around, reclaiming their freedom of thought. Director Alain Kassanda’s empathetic portrait captures passionate students debating politics, gender, and the future of their nation.

Join us for a Q&A with director Alain Kassanda as well as co-cinematographer and subject Tobi Akinde following the 7pm screenings on April 26 and 27.

UPCOMING Screenings

      RUNNING TIME

      89min

      VENUE

      Peter Jay Sharp Building
      BAM Rose Cinemas

      FORMAT

      DCP

      LANGUAGE

      In English, Pidgin, Yoruba and French with English subtitles

      TICKET INFORMATION

      General Admission: $16
      Members: $8
      Please note: A $1.50 processing fee per ticket will be added to your order

      Leadership support for
      BAM Access Programs provided by
      the Jerome L. Greene Foundation

      JL Greene

      Leadership support for
      BAM Film provided by
      the Ford Foundation and
      The Thompson Family Foundation

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