'93 Days' is a movie centred on
the true-life story of men and women who risked their lives
and made sacrifices to save Nigerians from the consequences of the
outbreak of the highly dreaded Ebola Virus Disease.
A compelling
human story of dedication, sacrifice, resilience and survival, The movie is
directed by Steve Gukas, and produced by Bolanle Austen-Peters,
Dotun Olakunri andSteve Gukas.
The
movie demonstrates the bravery of the late Dr. Ameyo
Stella Adadevoh and her colleagues.
From their encounter with
the late American-Liberian, Patrick Sawyer, who was the
index case of the Ebola Virus Disease, to ensuring that the
right medical procedures were in place to stop the spread of the
disease in the country.
During the
period, they not only prevented a national catastrophe and
international contagion, but also left a permanent mark on the
society and solidified their legacy as courageous
Nigerians,amid continuous support from the Lagos State Government,
Federal Government, World Health Organisation (WHO), MSF and other
organisations.
“Our aim is
to create a feature film that will resonate with many people across the world
particularly in Nigeria and its sub-region”. At its core, 93 days is a tale
of common humanity and just how much we can achieve when we
stand united,” stated the producers of the movie.
The project is
a co-production between MichelAngelo Production, Bolanle Austen-Peters
Production (BAP) andNatives FilmWorks.
Rehearsals for 93
Days will commence on July 27, 2015 and Principal Photography
will commence on August 3, 2015.
As seen on
Pulse.
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