Kosmos Energy juggles financial backers in New York and partners in Ghana while developing the Jubilee Field, a major oil site off Ghana's coast.
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Kosmos Energy juggles financial backers in New York and partners in Ghana while developing the Jubilee Field, a major oil site off Ghana's coast.
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Kosmos Energy executives meet with Ghanaian officials in the coastal city of Takoradi as the company works to develop the Jubilee Field, a significant offshore oil reserve. The 2014 documentary "Big Men," directed by Rachel Boynton, follows the challenges faced by Kosmos amid fluctuating oil prices and accusations of corruption. The film also visits Nigeria's Niger Delta, where the militant group MEND seeks to disrupt oil operations and demand a share of local resources.
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Why Watch
- Meet Kosmos Energy executives in Ghana's oil boom.
- Follow the militant group MEND in Nigeria's Niger Delta.
- See the impact of oil wealth on local communities.
Did You Know
- Big Men premiered at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival.
- The film was shot between 2007 and 2011 in Ghana and Nigeria.
- Kosmos Energy discovered a large offshore oil field in Ghana.
- Big Men received a 90/100 on Metacritic and a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Who directed the documentary Big Men?
Big Men was produced and directed by Rachel Boynton.
What is the main focus of the documentary Big Men?
It examines the oil industry, particularly the development of the Jubilee Field off the coast of Ghana and the associated issues of corruption and the resource curse.
What was the critical reception of Big Men?
Big Men holds a 90/100 on Metacritic and a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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