Silas

Name: Silas
Director: Anjali Nayar,Hawa Essuman
Released: 2017

Anjali Nayar Hawa Essuman 2017

Liberian activist, Silas Siakor is a tireless crusader, fighting to crush corruption and environmental destruction in the country he loves.
Through the focus on one country, Silas is a global tale that warns of the power of politics and celebrates the power of individuals to fight back. One man’s battle gains momentum and emboldens communities to raise their fists and smartphones, seize control of their lands and protect their environment. It is a new generation of resistance.

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Running Time:

80 min.

Spoken Languages:

English, Liberian English

Directors:

Anjali Nayar Hawa Essuman

Producers:

Steven Markovitz

Cinematographers:

Joan Poggio, Anjali Nayar

Editors:

Andrew MacCormack, Roderick Deogrades

Production Companies:

Appian Way, Big World Cinema, Ink & Pepper Productions

African Cinema and Cul..

Ecology, Environment

Personal Story

Politics

Festival Participation

Toronto International Film Festival 2017 - 2017
DOC NYC - 2017
IDFA - 2017
Human Rights Watch - 2018
One World Film Festival - 2018
CPH: DOX - 2018
Hong Kong Intl. Film Festival - 2018
Movies That Matter Film Festival - 2018
Cleveland Intl. Film Festival - 2018

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