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Pennies for the Boatman

Scholar walks away winner at Madrid Film Festival

Niyi Coker’s film “Pennies for the Boatman” took center stage at the Madrid International Film Festival by beating out the competition and taking home the prize for best film script....

Scholar’s film earns international recognition

A film set, shot and first screened in St. Louis is now earning international recognition. “Pennies for the Boatman,” by University of Missouri–St. Louis scholar Niyi Coker, has been nominated...

In his own words: Native Nigerian director discusses stage, screen, St. Louis

Lagos, Nigeria, shaped Niyi Coker. Growing up there, he was surrounded by a culture rich with public theater and music performances. Coker welcomed the warm embrace of the arts. “It...

Nigerian native’s summer successes range from cinema to theater

On a Thursday night in July, Niyi Coker touched down at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, having just completed a successful three-continent tour of his latest play, “Preemptive.” He drove straight...

Scholar’s film to debut at St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase

“Pennies for the Boatman,” a film directed by Niyi Coker, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of African/African-American Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will debut at 6:45 p.m....