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The 1896 Battle of Adwa

An Historical moment of defeat to the Italian colonial army and that awarded Ethiopia its independence. The Battle of Adwa substantiates the skillful work that fortified the agonizing crushing defeat of the European power, a score of victory to Ethiopia and as the only African country to never be colonized, maintaining its independence throughout the period known as 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.

  • Eyette Rose Green
    Director
    Africa Day!
  • Eyette Rose Green
    Writer
    Anthropology
  • Eyette Rose Green
    Producer
    The ABCs of Fruits & Veggies
  • JayBee Burton
    Assistant Director
    Repartiation 2020
  • Brian Gold
    Music Credits
    Grammy Award Winner, (Hey Sexy Lady)*
  • Rudolph Crossdale
    Music Producer
    That I Am Music
  • Eyette Rose Green
    Songwriter
    Battle of Adwa
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Music Video, Short, Other
  • Genres:
    Non-Fiction, drama
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 3, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Eyette Rose Green

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.

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Director Statement

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.