The Somali film industry began to take shape in the 1960s, with the production of short films and documentaries. One of the earliest Somali films is , a documentary film that showcases the country's struggle for independence. In the 1970s and 1980s, Somali filmmakers began to produce feature films, such as "Somalia: The Road to Independence" (1977) and "The Somali Diaspora" (1985) .