Read the passage:
'Nollywood, the colloquial moniker for the Nigerian film industry, emerged in the early 1990s as a grassroots cultural phenomenon propelled by straight-to-video releases such as Kenneth Nnebue's Living in Bondage (1992). Bypassing traditional celluloid film infrastructure, resourceful Nigerian directors harnessed affordable VHS camcorders and rapid digital editing suites to produce compelling narratives reflecting urban life, moral dilemmas, and spiritual themes. Today, Nollywood stands as one of the world's largest film producers by volume, transitioning from informal street markets in Idumota to international cinema chains and digital streaming platforms.'
What technological choice originally facilitated Nollywood's rapid grassroots emergence in the 1990s?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. utilizing inexpensive VHS video tape technology instead of expensive celluloid film
- Step 1: Locate text: 'Bypassing traditional celluloid film infrastructure, resourceful Nigerian directors harnessed affordable VHS camcorders and rapid digital editing suites'. Step 2. Low-cost home video bypassed the high expense of cinema film equipment. Answer: utilizing inexpensive VHS video tape technology instead of expensive celluloid film. Why not the others: Nollywood avoided celluloid, was private and grassroots, and sold tapes locally in markets.
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