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 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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