MOTHERS OF CHIBOK

Duration 01:26:00 Director’s name Joel Kachi Benson E-mail Country of Origin Nigeria Synopsis In a small village in Northeast Nigeria, a community of mothers forge a path forward after the tragic events of April 2014 when their daughters were kidnapped by Boko Haram. The film follows four mothers over a farming season as they fight […]

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ECHOES OF HOPE

Duration 40:22:00 Director’s name Solape Azazi E-mail Country of Origin Nigeria Synopsis “Echoes of hope” as the name suggests, is a continued sense of optimism or expectation that resonates over time. Similarly, this is reflective of my documentary film titles: “Echoes of Hope: Navigating Autism in Nigeria”. A short documentary film that speaks about the […]

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STEPS OF FREEDOM

Synopsis Steps of Freedom reveals the extraordinary story how Irish dance evolved over centuries from a simple folk dance to become a global phenomenon adored by millions around the world.

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IN TRANSIT

Synopsis “IN TRANSIT” offers an introspective exploration of hospitality, sense of security, and migration. These themes unfold through the lives of Saada Sincere, Mr. Oke, Ndiaga Fall, and a Mouride lodge known as the Dahira, nestled in an old neighborhood at the heart of Ouagadougou. At the same time, the film is a deeply personal […]

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FROM TRASH TO TREASURE: turning negatives into positives in Lesotho

Duration 24:30:00 Director’s name Lara Lee E-mail info@culturesofresistancefilms.com Country of Origin United States Synopsis From erosion to overgrazing to enduring poverty, the people of Lesotho—a highland country surrounded by South Africa—face a variety of difficult challenges. Yet grassroots communities in the country also exhibit tremendous resourcefulness and creativity. In particular, a wealth of artists have […]

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THE BITTER FEMINIST

Duration 01:46:03 Director’s name Priye Diri E-mail hardfactstudios@gmail.com Country of Origin Nigeria Synopsis Based on the true story of Ringret, a young woman from northern Nigeria who was raped by a persistent admirer and later pressured into early marriage by her parents, this narrative documentary examines feminism through the voices of women undeterred by the […]

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