17: Episode 17 - Lawrence Thompson: Taking risks. Taking charge. Taking off.
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.
Thompson began his career as a cameraman for international broadcasters, including Reuters and The Associated Press, before founding Centripetal Media Zambia.
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…
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