Nwagbo Obi
National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) Training School
No. 5 Archbishop Kawas, Jikwoyi, Abuja-FCT, Nigeria
Email: nwagbo2001@gmail.com

Abstract

The intersection of cinema and Catholic theology has long been a terrain of both contention and
possibility. While mainstream criticism often accuses film of moral laxity and secularism, this
review challenges that notion, exploring how film, particularly within African contexts, can be a
space for theological reflection and moral engagement. Innocent Ebere Uwah’sMoral Dilemmas
in Discourse of Cinema, Ethics & Society (2024) contributes meaningfully to this discourse by
arguing for a more ethical approach to cinematic representation. The review evaluates the
structure, content, and implications of Uwah’s work through a theological and critical media
studies lens, foregrounding its relevance to faith communities, African cultural production, and
global cinema ethics. Recommendations are offered for ecclesial and academic institutions to
deepen their engagement with film as a tool for moral instruction and social transformation

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