“Wakaliwood [is] the filmmaking community that has emerged in the impoverished Ugandan neighbourhood of Wakaliga. Led by the visionary Nabwana I.G.G. but with an inclusive, community-minded spirit, the Wakaliwood films cast local folks and curious visitors in outrageous pastiches of all the ‘good parts’ of American action movies. Best enjoyed with optional narration by V.J. (‘Video Joker’) Emmie, who offers comments like ‘Supa action!’ and ‘The movie’s on! The movie’s on!’ like an upbeat MST3K. Absurdly violent but charmingly innocent, these invigorating movies, produced on budgets of about $100, are the best case I know of for the democratic potential of digital video.” -Will Sloan

Set in the heart of Uganda, two unlikely friends from opposite sides of the world unite over their shared love of Chuck Norris and gonzo 80’s action flicks. With sheer determination and an outrageous sense of humor, they team up to create their own explosive movies, catapulting Wakaliwood to international stardom and bringing laughter and joy to millions.

A virtual Q&A with Nabwana I.G.G. will follow the screening!

“In this love letter to outsider DIY filmmaking, cannibals will kung-fu and heads will explode.” – Little White Lies

“A film which will remind its viewers why they fell in love with cinema in the first place.” – Eye For Film

“ONCE UPON A TIME IN UGANDA is the perfect representation of the enduring spirit of independent cinema, our love for movies, and how they bring the world together.” – Slashfilm

THEATER POLICIES

All seats are first-come, first-served.

The theater opens 30 minutes prior to showtime, except for “Happy Hour” events and pre-shows when the theater opens at the listed start time.

All ages are welcome at Arkadin except for Drinkolas Cage events, which are restricted to 21+. We follow the MPAA rating guidelines for all other films.

Tickets can be purchased using the BUY TICKETS link above. Upon ordering, you will receive a confirmation email from Square. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the show at the concession counter.

If you’ve purchased advance tickets, when you arrive, please give your name at the concession counter to check in.

Tickets are returnable by sending a request through the contact form located on our About Us page prior to showtime.

When an event is sold out, we reserve the right to release open seats to customers on the waitlist. If you have a pre-purchased ticket and arrive late and there is no seat for you, your ticket will be refunded.

All screenings are held in our indoor theater unless indicated otherwise in the event description above.

Please respect your fellow movie-goers by remaining quiet and refraining from using your cell phone throughout the screening.