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202387 minPGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Coconut Head Generation

202387 minPGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Every Thursday, students at Nigeria's oldest university gather in a small amphitheater to reclaim the term 'coconut head' and engage in political discussions.

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Every Thursday, students at Nigeria's oldest university gather in a small amphitheater to reclaim the term 'coconut head' and engage in political discussions.

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Alain Kassanda

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Alain Kassanda

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Students at the University of Ibadan gather every Thursday in a small amphitheater for a film club. They confront the term "coconut head," often used to label youth as stubborn and thoughtless. Instead of accepting this label, they reclaim it to express their thoughts and engage in discussions about societal issues. Through film and dialogue, they develop critical perspectives and contribute to political discourse in Nigeria. Directed by Alain Kassanda, the documentary runs for 87 minutes and was released in 2023.

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