The New Wave of Ultra-Violent Ugandan DIY Action Cinema: Wakaliwood

In the Ugandan slum of Wakaliga, a thriving action film industry called Wakaliwood has emerged. Mixing elements of Western action films and Chinese Kung Fu movies with Ugandan culture, Wakaliwood’s films have garnered a cult following not just in in Uganda, but all over the world. We spend a day on the set of the next Wakaliwood hit. A Ugandan Filmmaker’s Quest to Conquer the Planet with Low-Budget Action Movies - 00:00 Intro 02:52 Drawing inspiration from the ghetto 05:35 “You have to invent everything as you go“ 09:29 A great opportunity to shift the narrative of African cinema Up Next: Uganda’s Moonshine Epidemic: Music for the piece was provided by Ramon Film Productions and Alex “Saba Saba“ Kirya. Click here to subscribe to VICE: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: More videos from the VICE network: Like VICE on Facebook: Follow VICE on Twitter: Read our Tumblr: Follow us on Instagram: Check out our Pinterest: