After Captain Alex captures Richard's brother during a commando mission in Wakaliga, losing countless men in the process, Richard sets out for revenge. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in or to participate in this program, please contact the Bijou Film Board in advance on Facebook or at (319) 335-3041).Captain Alex is sent out to destroy the evil Richard and his Tiger Mafia, a crime organization that controls the city of Kampala from the shadows. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events.

It's up to Alex's brother to avenge his death. In Who Killed Captain Alex?, Uganda's president gives Captain Alex the mission to defeat the Tiger Mafia, but Alex gets killed in the process. Utilizing scrap parts to build computers, machine guns and a full-sized Huey helicopter, these real-life superheroes inspire more heart, imagination and soul than a thousand Hollywood blockbusters. Under the guidance of writer/producer/director Nabwana Isaac Godfrey Geoffrey (IGG) and with producer/star Alan Ssali Hofmanis, this crack crew of self-taught filmmakers and martial arts aficionados produce dozens of gonzo action films in the Kampala ghetto with budgets that rarely exceed $200 USD. Welcome to Wakaliwood, Uganda: home of “DA BEST OF DA BEST MOVIES!” and the vanguards of DIY commando cinema. 'It indicates a way forward for African Cinema to become a more vocal force on the world stage, and looking at the making of this ludicrously entertaining film is a great way to chart the evolution of African Cinema in the last 55 years, which draws certain parallels to the birth of Western Cinema.' -Oscar Harding, Cinema Escapist It’s a bat-shit crazy milestone to be honored in the film history books.” -Nick Allen, The Film Stage “Who Killed Captain Alex? contains Ugandan commandos, kung fu, a MIDI version of Seal’s ‘Kiss from a Rose’, a rambunctious (and sometimes farting) in-film commentary track, and some more supa action. Presented by the Bijou Film Board, and as part of Bijou's Horizons program.įREE for UI students (present student ID at box office) and $7.00 for the general public!

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