Vivica Fox
Photo credit: Paul Morigi
The Library of Congress celebrated the final day of Black History Month with a powerful screening of Jeta Amata’s political film, Black November.
Guests arrived at the Madison building to support the acclaimed Nigerian director along with partner, Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo, congressmen and a few of the leading actors including Vivica Fox, Mbong Amata and Enyinna Nwigwe.
Fox, who is no stranger to the cinematic landscape of Washington, premiered “In the Hive” with director Robert Townsend last September in a rather controversial role.
A look back in her words:
After the compelling screening of Black November, a number of Washington heavyweights took to the podium to speak a few words on the struggle for the Niger Delta and to honor important figures who helped make the film possible. The night continued after the emotional and impressive presentation to Dupont hotspot, One Lounge, as the cast and crew toasted to a successful night on the mall.
On the Red Carpet
Black November recounts the true story of the Niger Delta community’s struggle against their own government and a multi-national oil corporation. The star-studded film features Oscar winner, Kim Basinger, who reunites with Oscar nominee, Mickey Rourke, alongside Anne Heche, Sarah Wayne Callies and Vivica Fox. Although nearly fifty percent of Nigeria’s oil export goes directly to the United States, little is known to the public on an international platform about the hardships Nigerians face due to massive spills and lack of government involvement.
