Nigerian-American Filmmaker Lanre’ ObisesanCEFR A2
9 Jun 2025
Adapted from Zita Zage, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Inatimi Nathus, Unsplash
Lanre’ Obisesan is a Nigerian-American filmmaker. He uses films to help people heal emotionally. He used to be a pharmacist but wanted to tell stories. His first film is called "Dokita Musa." It shows the life of a boy in Nigeria who wants to be a doctor.
Lanre’ believes storytelling is important for understanding people's feelings and struggles.
Difficult words
- filmmaker — A person who makes films or movies.
- emotional — Related to feelings and emotions.emotionally
- pharmacist — A person who prepares and sells medicine.
- storytelling — The act of telling stories.
- struggles — Difficulties or challenges people face.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think films are important for healing?
- How do stories help you understand others?
- What kind of stories do you like to watch?
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