SWEET CRUDE: A FILM ABOUT THE NIGER DELTA
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In a small corner of the most populous country in Africa, billions of dollars of crude oil flow under the feet of a desperate people. Immense wealth and abject poverty stand in stark contrast. The environment is decimated. The issues are complex, the answers elusive.
The documentary film Sweet Crude tells the story of Nigeria’s Niger Delta. The region is seething and the global stakes are high. But in this moment, there’s an opportunity to find solutions. What if the world paid attention before it was too late?
Variety reviews Sweet Crude
"A movie about crime and shame, 'Sweet Crude' is also a classic example of urgent, righteous-indignation agitprop cinema that succeeds in being not just angry, but art." Read the full review.
Upcoming festivals
Here's what's coming up for Sweet Crude on the festival circuit. Hope you can join us at one of these! Corona Cork Film Festival, Cork Ireland, November 4; Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival, Colorado Springs CO USA, November 7; Northwest Film & Video Festival, Portland OR USA, November 10 and 14; Red Rock Film Festival, Zion Canyon UT USA, November 14; and Bahamas International Film Festival, Nassau Bahamas, December 10-17 (screening date TBD). Watch for more announcements here and on our Facebook page.
Awards update
Sweet Crude won the Special Jury Prize at DMZ Docs: Korean International Documentary Film Festival and Audience Choice Feature Film at the Tallgrass Film Festival. See our full awards list here. We are proud and grateful for this recognition. Thanks to audiences and judges!
Sweet Crude still needs your support
Don't miss our limited edition Sabotage poster fundraiser to help defray the huge cost of our crew's detainment in Nigeria and getting the film over the finish line. This is a fabulous piece of art and one of the best investments around these days. Get the details here.
What's Next?
Sweet Crude is moving ahead on several fronts. Our world premiere was April 4th 2009 at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. Meanwhile, we are seeking a distributor and entering more festivals. We will also continue to advocate for political solutions with U.S. lawmakers. Many people have asked where they can see the film or how to get a copy. We will let you know as soon as we know – so sign up for our email list to stay informed.
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