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Behind the Door: Jola's Story

Synopsis

A story of loss, struggle and liberation. Jola, who was trafficked from her home country of Nigeria when she was a child, has spent the last decade being transported across different countries and cities. We begin to unravel the pieces of her individual story and her journey towards liberation.
Official Selection Black Star Film Festival 2018
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Details

Year
2018
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
8 mins 38 secs
Director
Michael Adeyeye
Producer
Earleatha Oppon
Screenwriter
Chioma Ezeh
Sound
Paul Fincham

Genre

Human Rights Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Earleatha Oppon

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