The Toronto International
Film Festival (TIFF), which has an outstanding reputation for showing the best
films from around the world, announced yesterday its selection of the
captivating movie 93 Days for this year’s screening.
The highly anticipated
premiere of 93 Days will take place at the TIFF on Friday, September 9th, 2016
at 9.30PM at the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
93 Days has been labelled
as one of the most important movies to come out of Nigeria. The true-life movie
details the Ebola epidemic in Nigeria, which had the entire nation at a
standstill.
The movie gives a true
account of how Nigeria was faced with the first case of the Ebola Virus and the
victory the country achieved when the disease was eradicated after 93 Days.
Ebola found its way to
Nigeria when American-Liberian, Patrick Sawyer (Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey)
collapsed at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and was
rushed to First Consultant Hospital for exhibiting symptoms of fever. After
careful observation, the team at First Consultant Hospital led by Dr Ameyo
Adadevoh (Bimbo Akintola) believed Mr Sawyer’s illness was more severe than fever
and not long enough; he was diagnosed with the Ebola Virus Disease. Then, the
journey began on how to control the spread of the life-threatening virus that
could result into a national outbreak.
“93 Days is a masterfully
crafted incredible story of bravery and sacrifice and is definitely a must see.
It showcases the best of Nigeria, it’s powerful, gripping and an emotive piece.
I am proud. “ – Bolanle Austen Peters, Producer, 93 Days The Movie
The suspense filled
thriller directed by award-winning movie director, Steve Gukas features the
best of international and African movie acts such as TIFF rising star, Somkele
Iyamah Idhalama, Danny Glover, Tim Reid, Alastair Mackenzie, Bimbo Akintola,
Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, Bimbo Manuel, Charles Okafor, Tina Mba, Gideon Okeke,
Paul Adams, Francis Onwochei amongst others.
93 Days is a powerful movie
that details defeat, triumph, heroism and a country’s determination to protect
its people. With the expertise of talented producers, cast and crew, Nigeria
tells its own story through film.
The film was produced by
Steve Gukas, Pemon Rami, Bolanle Austen-Peters and Dotun Olakunri.
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