Wole Soyinka: Child of the Forest (2009)

Biography, Documentary, History

Director: Akin Omotoso

Writer(s): N/A

Starring: Wole Soyinka

Synopsis: A documentary film about Wole Soyinka, a Nobel Prize winner, writer, poet, activist, and professor who has made it his life’s work to address human rights injustices and give insight into human nature and oppression. The documentary explores his life in detail: his upbringing, political activism, and literary career, showcasing a truly important man through commentary and interviews from friends and family among many others, such as respected literary critics and contemporaries. This commentary is interwoven with interesting and relevant historical footage.

Release Date: November 20, 2010 (Japan) | Length: 52 min | Genre: Biography, History | MPAA Rating: NR

Note: I haven’t found a list of people who appear in the documentary.