Project Detail

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 project: Shorts
Running time: 8 mins 38 secs
Director: Michael Adeyeye
Producer: Earleatha Oppon
Screenwriter: Chioma Ezeh
Sound: Paul Fincham

Genre

Human Rights Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Earleatha Oppon

earleathaoppon@hotmail.co.uk

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