“Sweet Crude,”
The documentary film entitled “Sweet Crude,” by filmmaker Sandy Cioffi debuted in April. Filmed in 2007-08, it chronicles the struggles of local residents and oil industry workers in Nigeria's turbulent Niger Delta region.
Mary Ella Keblusek, who served as an associate producer on the project, says that on April 12 of last year, members of the crew who were filming "Sweet Crude" were detained by the Nigerian military Joint Task Force (JTF) while traveling by boat in the Niger Delta. Director Sandy Cioffi and several photojournalists and a consultant were taken into custody and subsequently handed over to Nigerian State Security Services.
They were detained for seven days without being charged and without access to legal counsel. U.S. lawmakers and many individuals and groups from around the world worked with the U.S. State Department and the Nigerian government to win their release. The film is currently touring at various film festivals across the United States.
Latest News
- Actress, Rita Akoji Speaks On Being Single
- Sarah Martins Reveals Her Admiration For Men Who G
- Daniel Regha Drops Review Of Newly Released Afrobe
- Veteran Actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo Gives Take On Issu
- Ladipoe Breaks Silence On Wizkid's Shade At His La
- Fireboy Refutes Claims Of Competition Between Him
- Apostle Femi Lazarus Sparks Outrage Online Over Cl
- Simi Opens Up On Reason For Lack Of Cordial Relati
- “I Made More Money Than My Teacher In A Day” – Seu
- Singer, Davido Hints At Quitting Music After His N