Your Favorite Movie Might Have Been Banned In These Countries

Published on September 8, 2019 By Jason Albert

District 9

District 9 is one of the most unique films on our list. The sci-fi classic is set in South Africa and tells the story of aliens who live above Cape Town and in apartheid-like conditions. But why was it banned?

via TriStar Pictures

Well, there are moments in the film that portray Nigerians as ‘criminals, cannibals, and prostitutes who sleep with extraterrestrial animals’. Consequently, Nigeria banned the movie from being shown in cinemas – even prompting an apology from Sony Pictures afterward!