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GREEN WHITE GREEN

Sat, Nov 28, 2026 – Sun, Nov 29, 2026at 4:00 PM
1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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GREEN WHITE GREEN is Abba T. Makama’s comedic debut about three young men in Lagos who are waiting to leave for university. In the meantime, they begin making a film inspired by Nigeria’s history, leading to an affectionate and engaging story about friendship, creativity, and life in contemporary Lagos.

The film is presented as part of the Philadelphia Film Society’s *Echoes of the Land: Chronicles of West Africa* series, which explores West African cultural life, social and political complexities, personal relationships, and the region’s linguistic diversity.

When: November 28 and November 29

Showtimes: November 28 at 4:00 PM and November 29 at 4:30 PM

Venue: Philadelphia Film Society Center

Director: Abba Makama

Cast: Samuel Abiola Robinson, Dabis Christopher, and Erick Didie

Run time: 102 minutes

Genre: Comedy

Release: 2016

Rating: Not rated

Languages: English and Pidgin

Series: *Echoes of the Land: Chronicles of West Africa*

Tickets: Price not available

Accessibility: The page includes an open-captions designation in its screening-format key, but does not specify whether either listed showtime includes open captions.

All dates: Nov 28 at 4:00 PM · Nov 29 at 4:30 PM

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