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Young Nigerian Filmmakers Overcome Challenges in 'Crocodile'

2/17/2026

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Crocodile, directed by Pietra Brettkelly, chronicles Kaduna, Nigeria–based group The Critics, a cohort of young filmmakers.
Over 13 years, The Critics progressed from cellphone shorts to a YouTube following of 50,000.
The film highlights the group’s personal struggles and triumphs while addressing Nigeria’s filmmaking challenges.
The documentary notes narrative gaps and limited member introductions, and it questions what it means to be a Nigerian filmmaker in a global cinema landscape.

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Story summary

Crocodile, directed by Pietra Brettkelly, chronicles Kaduna, Nigeria–based group The Critics, a cohort of young filmmakers.
Over 13 years, The Critics progressed from cellphone shorts to a YouTube following of 50,000.
The film highlights the group’s personal struggles and triumphs while addressing Nigeria’s filmmaking challenges.
The documentary notes narrative gaps and limited member introductions, and it questions what it means to be a Nigerian filmmaker in a global cinema landscape.