Black Gold (2011 Nigerian film) explained

Black Gold (2011 Nigerian film) should not be confused with Black Gold (2011 Qatari film).

Black Gold
Director:Jeta Amata
Producer:Wilson Ebyie
Suzanne DeLaurentiis
Starring:Billy Zane
Tom Sizemore
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Vivica A. Fox
Eric Roberts
Sarah Wayne Callies
Michael Madsen
Mbong Amata
Music:Joel Goffin
Cinematography:James M. Costello
Editing:Lindsay Kent
Studio:Rock City Entertainment
Runtime:110 minutes
Country:Nigeria
Language:English

Black Gold is a 2011 drama film co-produced and directed by Jeta Amata. One local Niger Delta community's struggle against their own government and a multi-national oil corporation who has plundered their land and destroyed the environment. The film was reissued in 2012 with the title Black November, with 60% of the scenes reshot and additional scenes included to make the film "more current".[1]

Premise

They hope to tell the story from the perspective of people who have lived through it. Including the people who have seen their land and rivers polluted by oil, and the people that are struggling.

Cast

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Is Jeta Amata Nollywood's gift to Hollywood? . The Guardian . Guardian Newspaper . 1 February 2012 . 30 June 2014 . Hoad, Phil.