The 1896 Battle of Adwa
A historic moment of defeat for the Italian colonial army granted Ethiopia its independence. The film highlights the skillful efforts that led to the crushing defeat of the European power, a victory for Ethiopia, the only African country never colonized, preserving its independence during the Scramble for Africa.
The production features the "Battle of Adwa" song written by Dr. E. Rose Green and spotlights the authentic sounds of Singer, Grammy Award-winning Recording Artist, the Legendary - Brian Gold, courtesy of That I Am Music.
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Eyette Rose GreenDirectorAfrica Day!
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Eyette Rose GreenWriterAnthropology
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Eyette Rose GreenProducerThe ABCs of Fruits & Veggies
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JayBee BurtonAssistant DirectorRepartiation 2020
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Brian GoldMusic CreditsGrammy Award Winner, (Hey Sexy Lady)*
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Rudolph CrossdaleMusic ProducerThat I Am Music
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Eyette Rose GreenSongwriterBattle of Adwa
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Project Type:Documentary, Music Video, Short, Other
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Genres:Non-Fiction, drama
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Runtime:14 minutes 12 seconds
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Completion Date:March 3, 2023
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Country of Origin:United States, United States
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Country of Filming:United States, United States
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Language:English
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Eyette Rose Green is a Serial Entrepreneur; innovator, creator and motivator. Her professional expertise are within Athletics, Podcast & Radio Presenter, Music & Film Producer, Motivational Speaker and Author. As a well-rounded Business Executive, she is also a deeply committed Humanitarian. She is the host of the Award-winning “SportsWorld 20:20” and the infectious “1-On-1 Music Review” podcast, a weekly interview show that highlights the musical works of various Artists across the globe. She hones a career that exhumes an exemplary mission that emphasizes, “all the world's a stage!” As an Honoree of the Top 500 Global Entrepreneurs of 2021 she is a well-rounded Business Executive, deeply committed Humanitarian and multilingual internationalist whose passionate works emphasize her dedication to community.
Diversity and passion drives the groups of persons and countries whom and where I choose to align my works. The Battle of Adwa affords me an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of my ancestors, to highlight the success that afforded Ethiopian victory over Italy's colonialism and the cultural and economic potential that exists on the African continent.