2023
Short Documentary(Philadelphia Premiere)

I Am More Dangerous Dead

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A poetic tribute to writer, poet and environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, who was executed alongside eight other activists for opposing the environmental damage done in their oil-rich homeland, Ogoni.

Screenings

Virtual

August 3 – August 5

Directors Spotlight

A photograph shows a portrait of Majiye Uchibeke.

Majiye Uchibeke

Director

Majiye Uchibeke is an emerging documentary film director and producer who hails from Nigeria. He holds a degree in Communication Studies from St. Andrews University and is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree in Film and Television Production at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Majiye’s work explores important societal themes and other provocative social issues, and tells stories of individuals who even if are not well-known, have done what they can to make this world a better place.

Year
2022
Runtime
24 minutes
Country
USA, Nigeria, UK
Language
English
Director
Majiye Uchibeke
Cinematographer
Wubetu Shimelash
Editor
Matthew Berger and Cristina Headrick
Music
Cal Freundlich, Kyle Piety and Arthur Sears
Producer
Denzel Jenkins and Miles Lagoze
Production Design
Claire Li, Xiaowen (Daisy) Wu
Sound Design
Shan Cao and Damisi
Premiere
Philadelphia

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