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Duro Ladipo : with the Duro Ladipo Traveling Theatre of Oshogbo, Nigeria

Title
Duro Ladipo : with the Duro Ladipo Traveling Theatre of Oshogbo, Nigeria [motion picture] / produced and directed by Henry Dor'e.
Publication
U.S. National Educational Television, 1967.

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  • Ladipọ, Duro
  • Duro Ladipọ National Theatre
Description
1 film reel (30 min.) : sd., b&w; 16 mm.
Summary
Documents the Nigerian playwright Duro Ladipo and his Duro Ladipo Traveling Theatre of Oshogbo, Nigeria. As founder, director, playwright, composer, principal actor of the theatre company Ladipo describes his childhood and early musical experiences that influenced his work in theatre. Ladipo describes the lifestyle and commitment of the company's members, how they transport, promote themselves, the innovation required of them when performing in rural areas of Nigeria. Ladipo discusses his approach to composing suitable music, gathering facts from Yoruba culture and history, and selecting actors. Ladipo was the first playwright to use folk opera as a medium for historical tragedies.
Alternative Title
King did not hang.
Subjects
Note
  • Produced in collaboration with the Federal Film Unit of Lagos, Nigeria.
Credits (note)
  • Executive producer, Lane Slate; editors, Itzhak Barouch, Henry Dor'e, Eugene Marner; photography, Eugene Marner; sound, Carole Marner.
Call Number
Sc Visual VRA-240
OCLC
NYPG98-F62
Title
Duro Ladipo : with the Duro Ladipo Traveling Theatre of Oshogbo, Nigeria [motion picture] / produced and directed by Henry Dor'e.
Imprint
U.S. National Educational Television, 1967.
Credits
Executive producer, Lane Slate; editors, Itzhak Barouch, Henry Dor'e, Eugene Marner; photography, Eugene Marner; sound, Carole Marner.
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Ladipọ, Duro. Ọba koso.
Duro Ladipọ National Theatre.
Added Title
King did not hang.
Research Call Number
Sc Visual VRA-240 Service copy
Sc Visual MPB-187 Original of: Sc Visual VRA-240
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