The Bozeman Film Society is screening local film maker, Nnamdi Kanaga’s film, WATER GIRL, at the Ellen Theater on Wed. May 28th. Originally from Nigeria, Nnamdi came to Bozeman to study at MSU. In 2020, Nnamdi wrote and made his directorial debut with The Hail Mary, Montana’s first film with an all-black lead cast. Nnamdi is an ardent advocate for authentic African storytelling and hopes to promote the value of cultural integration through his films. In 2024, he wrote, directed, and produced Water Girl, his debut full-length feature film. It is a supernatural film drama based on the “Ọgbanje” mythology, and pays homage to the truthfulness of old Nollywood storytelling while exploring new horizons of modern-day cinema. Nnamdi also holds a strong belief that he will be the first Nigerian- born and bred, to win an Oscar.
We spoke with him on May 13, 2025.
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