Niyi Coker, Jr. Productions is committed to the creation of edutainment projects which utilizes entertainment platforms (Theatre, Television, Film, and Social Media) in the enlightenment of audiences, aimed at the advancement of human knowledge. Themes of social justice and community, are the common thread binding the productions of this outfit.
"If you are looking for Hell, then ask an artist where it is. If you can't find an artist, then you are already in Hell". - Avigdor Pawsner
Miriam Makeba-Mama Africa –the musical”, on the struggles and challenges of anti-apartheid singer and civil rights advocate. The musical first opened in Cape town, South Africa, before touring the USA
Some of his Off-Broadway writing and directing credits include, Booth! a musical on the reflections of Edwin Booths after the assassination of Lincoln (in collaboration with Barbara H
Originally titled, Endangered Species; this is a play on how racism complicates family dynamics. It was first commissioned and sponsored by the British Council, with a tour of England; Thi
Ouray – Denver, Colorado USA. 1992 Ouray, written in collaboration with the Southern Ute Tribal Council in Ignacio Colorado, and staged with Southern Ute and Native American actors i
This is a screen adaptation of the play “The Seamstress of Saint Francis Street” by Mario Farwell. -REMI AWARD (PLATINUM)- HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2012 -CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVA
A documentary on the Civil Rights struggle of 14 athletes at University of Wyoming in 1969. FirstAired on PBS/FERPA February 1996
WRITER/ DIRECTOR: “Ota Benga – Human at the Zoo”, is the true story of an African kidnapped from the continent and destined to display at the Bronx Zoo. Ota Benga premiered at the Smithsonian Museum o
WRITER/DIRECTOR: “Black Studies USA: a history of the controversial creation of “Black Studies” in the USA. WINNER: -REMI AWARD (SILVER); HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2007 -BEST SHORT DOC