Once Upon a Time in Uganda

Streaming video - 2021

This uplifting documentary follows the unlikely friendship between Isaac Nabwana, a Ugandan filmmaker creating action-packed films in his slum neighborhood, and Alan Hofmanis, a New York film fanatic who stumbles upon Isaac’s work. Through candid interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, the film captures their shared passion for cinema and the challenges of making "Wakaliwood" movies on a shoestring budget. Once Upon a Time in Uganda offers an inspiring look at how one man's dream transformed a community and built an unexpected bridge between cultures.