Newton Aduaka
Aduaka (born 1966) is an England-based, Nigerian-born filmmaker, winner of Best Director at the Pan African Film Festival.
Also recorded as Newton I. Aduaka
Newton Aduaka

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- Born
- 1966
- Occupation
- filmmaker
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Education
- London Film School
- Known for
- Ezra
- Languages
- English · Igbo · Nigerian Pidgin
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Aduaka (born 1966) is an England-based, Nigerian-born filmmaker, winner of Best Director at the Pan African Film Festival.
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• Born — 1966 • Occupation — filmmaker • Notable Works — Rage; Ezra
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1966
Newton Aduaka born at Ogidi.
Short films
Short films
• Voices Behind the Wall (1990) • Carnival of Silence (1994) • On the Edge (1997) • Funeral (2002)
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Feature films
• Rage (1999) • Ezra (2007)
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The authorities additionally record the heading Newton I. His recorded languages were English, Igbo and Nigerian Pidgin. Works and catalogued output.
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