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| Born | 1966 (age 57–58) |
| Occupation | filmmaker |
| Notable work | Rage ; Ezra |
Newton I. Aduaka (born 1966) is an England-based, Nigerian-born filmmaker, winner of Best Director at the Pan African Film Festival.
Newton Aduaka | |
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| Born | 1966 (age 57–58) |
| Occupation | filmmaker |
| Notable work | Rage ; Ezra |
Newton I. Aduaka (born 1966) is an England-based, Nigerian-born filmmaker, winner of Best Director at the Pan African Film Festival.
Rage may refer to:
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