Bushman
1 hr 13 minFebruary 2, 2024
In 1968, Peace Corps veteran David Schickele enlisted his friend Paul Eyam Nzie Okpokam to star in a light-hearted comedy about the adventures of a young Nigerian intellectual in San Francisco. Using a docu-fictional style reminiscent of Cassavetes' Shadows, the film observes the foibles of late 1960s African-American culture with an outsider's incisive eye. The result is a vibrant snapshot of the nation's racial politics, from interracial romance to cross-cultural misunderstandings and countercultural joy. The film morphs into a documentary when the director's voice abruptly intrudes to narrate its star's enraging fate: Okpokam was accused of a crime he did not commit and was thrown in prison before being expelled from the country.
- Directed By:
- David Schickele
- Running Time:
- 1 hr 13 min
- Gross Box Office:
- $31,075
- Release Date:
- February 2, 2024
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