Boko Haram: Journey from Evil Film Screening
Channel: United States Institute of Peace
Date: 02/11/2017

The impacts of Boko Haram have reverberated across the breadth of Nigeria. Citizens, especially in areas directly affected by the conflict, are finding innovative ways to successful resist the insurgency. Beyond the despair and destruction, three women are working to share these stories of hope and resilience; join the producers, experts, and one of the heroines profiled in the new film, “Boko Haram: Journey from Evil,” for a public screening and conversation.

Narrated by award-winning actor David Oyelowo (“Selma”), the one-hour documentary provides context to the on-going conflict and profiles the brave actions of Nigerians who bring hope to their communities even in the midst of crisis. Their stories, combined with video footage of Boko Haram, is a compelling look at the terror group and how Nigerians are peacefully pushing back.

USIP is co-hosting the Thursday, Nov. 2, event as part of its ongoing efforts to advance a broad strategy for building peace in Nigeria, including dialogues among the governors of Nigeria’s northern states and civic leaders.

“Boko Haram: Journey from Evil” is produced by Voice of America. 

Watch the trailer: https://vimeo.com/236403313 

Join the conversation: #JourneyFromEvil, #NotAnotherNigerian

Speakers:

Fati Abubakar, Bits of Borno, Maiduguri, Nigeria

Ibrahim Ahmed, Managing Editor of Digital Media, Voice of America, Washington, D.C.

Shareef Khatib, North East Regional Initiative, Abuja, Nigeria

Beth Mendelson, Senior Executive Producer of Boko Haram: Journey from Evil, Voice of America, Washington, D.C.

Oge Onubogu, Senior Program Officer, Africa Programs, USIP

Moderator: Tom Wheelock, Senior Vice President, Creative Associates International, Washington, D.C.

For more information about this event, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boko-haram-journey-from-evil-film-screening-tickets-28535274775 

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