Once Upon a Time in Uganda

A tale too wild for Hollywood.

Once Upon a Time in Uganda — Plot

In the slums of Kampala, two men from opposite sides of the world come together over a shared love for America’s greatest hero: Rambo. Against all odds, the two make their own action movies with no money — and bring joy to millions of people on the internet. Welcome to “Wakaliwood.” Through comedy and kung-fu, "Once Upon a Time in Uganda" chronicles the unlikely friendship between Isaac Nabwana, a director hailed as “Africa’s Tarantino,” and Alan Hofmanis, a film programmer from New York. While Isaac tirelessly makes feature after feature, Alan brings his films to international audiences. But tensions flare as Isaac’s star rises — threatening their partnership and all of Wakaliwood.

• Release date
• July 7, 2023
• Runtime
• 94 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Cathryne Czubek

Once Upon a Time in Uganda — Cast

Nabwana IGG Self Alan Hofmanis Self Bisaso Dauda Self V.J. Emmie Self Asaba Jumah Alex