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BLACK-ROOTS

A compelling and thoughtful documentary, sharing an African American military veterans journey through Nigeria's Badagry slave port. Coined, "The Point of No Return," walking through the same path of his ancestors.

  • Peter Okojie
    Director
  • Peter Okojie
    Writer
  • TEANNA WOODS OKOJIE
    Producer
  • Ronald Woods
    Key Cast
    "Main cast"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 28, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Nigeria, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    DIGITAL
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Peter Okojie

Peter, a professional videographer, documentary filmmaker and Teanna, a professional photographer, work together telling everyday individuals powerful and impactful stories. Both documentary and humanitarian focused, Peter and Teanna began working together in 2015, focusing their lenses on marginalized populations, cultural preservation, and positive/ethical representations of the African/African American community. Peter and Teanna both believe their is healing within the stories we share with one another. Several of their films have been screened domestically & internationally in; Lagos Nigeria, London England, Sarajevo Bosnia, South Africa, New York City, Los Angeles, La Jolla California San Jose California, and San Diego California. You can find their work on several streaming platforms, social media and film festivals. In 2022 they launched their production company, EFUA Media.

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Director Statement

My wife and I are passionate filmmakers, documenting people of color, and the black community.
This is an ongoing series of short form documentary stories centered around black veterans and other inspiring stories of Africans & African Americans.
We want to serve as an outlet to highlighting their contributions, efforts and spotlighting the values they add to our society.