A giant of the Zambian film industry, Lawrence Thompson is a filmmaker and producer known for his work on Kabanana, Makofi, and Can You See Us?, the first Zambian film to premiere on Netflix. In this sit-down, we delve into his childhood in colonial-era Thornpark, his early influences, and unexpected career shifts. Thompson also shares about the personal sacrifices that allowed him to bring Kabanana, Zambia’s first soap opera, to the screen and how he pushed through an industry with little infrastructure.
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