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Local Champion

2003 · 80 min

A broad, moralising Nollywood melodrama that mixes comic mischief with sudden danger, playing like a cautionary tale told with gusto.

Directed by
Prince Emeka Ani
Overview
A shameless man greedily encourages his children to steal, under the guise that he will use the criminal proceeds to further their education. They are soon put in grave danger when their criminal antics rapidly escalate. [parts 1-2]
How it feels
Satirical, earnest and dark. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Crime, family, greed, corruption
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Directed by
Prince Emeka Ani
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour6
Realism6
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity3
Emotional weight5

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