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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) represents the world's largest theatrical catalog of exploitation cinema. Their home video line presents a diverse selection of movies, ranging from new preservations of classics from the vast library of Something Weird to the wildest in shot-on-video (SOV) titles. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
Welcome to Wakaliwood, Uganda: home of “DA BEST OF DA BEST MOVIES!” and the vanguards of DIY commando cinema! Under the guidance of writer-director-producer 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. 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. AGFA is proud to bring two of the most reckless brain-blasts in the Wakaliwood canon to home video—WHO KILLED CAPTAIN ALEX (2010) and BAD BLACK (2016)! And in Uganda’s finest storytelling tradition, the films are complemented by the acerbic wit of narrator/VJ (Video Joker) VJ Emmie, who sums up the Wakaliwood experience with a single sentiment: “It is a love story . . . LOVE OF ACTION!”
directed by: Nabwana Isaac Godfrey Geoffrey (IGG) starring: Various 2010, 2016 / 132 min / 1.33:1 / Swahili, English DTS-HD MA 2.0
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
WHO KILLED CAPTAIN ALEX with or without VJ Emmie
BAD BLACK with VJ Emmie
Director's Commentary
Behind da scenes footage
Trailers & commercials
Interviews & news clips
Music videos
Fan videos
Welcome videos for 14 countries
English SDH subtitles
Subtitles in 40 languages and much more!
Overall rating: 4.819355 / 5 from 155 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Wakaliwood Supa Action Volume 1 offers a unique collection of low-budget, high-heart action films from Uganda. Customers praise the infectious enthusiasm, quality, and creativity of the films, as well as the fantastic special features and live commentary by VJ Emmie.
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Fun Factor (9%): Customers expressed appreciation for the fantastic genuine fun provided by the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
Live Commentary (4%): Customers expressed appreciation for the live commentary provided by VJ Emmie, with many describing it as hilarious and a total blast.
Infectious Enthusiasm (6%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the enthusiasm of the film, describing it as truly infectious and enjoyable.
Film Quality and Creativity (22%): A significant number of customers appreciated the Wakaliwood Supa Action Volume 1 collection, praising its quality and creativity.
Amazing Release (11%): Customers keep praising the amazing release of the film series, with plenty of features and a crisp blu-ray.
"Awesome director commentary and special features." — Mark H.
"Just a man in Uganda who wanted to make his balls to the walls insane action movie with no budget." — Michael W.
"Amazing low budget Ugandan action films" — Jared W.
Reviews
One of my top 3 favorite action movies
"This is an incredible feat of action filmmaking created by quite possibly the best guerilla filmmakers in the world. The village that makes these movies has seen fit to bless the whole world with these movies, and im grateful for their gift. In all serious, this is a very silly movie, but in the best way, and the action is unironically fantastic. The video joker that comments on the movie throughout is. . . an acquired taste, id say. I think he can be funny, but there are times where hes just yelling out nonsense or the same phrase over and over. If that irritates you, thats fair. But if not, youre gonna love these movies."
— Gabriel C. (5/5)
Don't bother with YouTube!
"Two of the greatest Wakaliwood action epics, now on home video. These are tactile, handmade films, and thus achieve their greatest glory as physical media. No need to open the YouTube app to watch on the Wakaliwood channel. This is the definitive presentation, including the option of keeping or disabling the legendary Video DJ who offers wry (?) commentary on the stories as they happen."
— Randal K. (4/5)
Wild stuff
"Enjoyable, crazy, wacky stuff. I wasnt sure what to think about the VJ narration, but after watching both films, I dont think they'd stand up as well without it. A truly unique experience. Goes really well with the Once Upon a Time in Uganda doc."
— David R. (4/5)
Super action movie!
"There's a lot of passion put into these films and release as well, a great achievement is so bad it's good. I really need to listen to the commentary to hopefully learn some more about these bonkers films!"
— Evan D. (5/5)
Really fun release
"Really fun release with great energy and presentation. The disc and packaging both arrived in excellent shape."
— Danny W. (5/5)
Action!
"Supa Kick! This was a cinematic masterpiece"
— Kevin M. (5/5)
Welcome to Uganda.
"You have no idea what making the most out of a very low-budget could mean until you have seen this double feature. Not every character you’ll see will be played by a professional actor. In fact, almost none of them are, but you can still feel the love for the art in every shot. The story isn’t important here. It is mostly a collection of meaningless stunts wrapped around a really tin scenario. By itself it would still be worth the look, but what is the true glue holding everything together, the icing on the cake, is the hilarious comments of VJ Emmie, that add a whole new layer throughout both films. He is constantly joking over the movies, making comments or having over the top reactions to what is going on. It’s like watching the whole thing with your best buddy laughing all the way true. I started with Who Killed Captain Alex first, and at the end I was still hungry for more and started Bad Black immediately after."
— Francis V. (5/5)
Simply a Best
"oh my. . . if you haven't seen these, you're in for a treat. 2 great movies (get a crowd to watch). Laugh with and at them,. . . but they're so much fun. And the most extras laden disc ever! Remastered nicely too, given the source material,"
— Michael L. (5/5)
Wakaliwood Supa Action Volume 1
"this is special"
— Jason S. (5/5)
Perfect films
"Hilarious, incredibly fun, and inspiring to anyone who has even a passing love for movies and films. DA BEST OF DA BEST!"
— Tony H. (5/5)
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