Three young Nigerian women share their experiences of being abducted by Boko Haram, paralleling the director's own kidnapping in 2008.
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Three young Nigerian women share their experiences of being abducted by Boko Haram, paralleling the director's own kidnapping in 2008.
Synopsis
Three young women in Nigeria recount their abduction by Boko Haram. Their stories connect to Mellissa Fung, a journalist who was kidnapped by armed bandits in Afghanistan in 2008. The documentary presents their experiences of captivity and survival. Released in 2021, it had theatrical screenings but was mainly distributed online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Captive" received a nomination for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards.
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Why Watch
- Meet three Nigerian women kidnapped by Boko Haram.
- Find out about Mellissa Fung's own abduction story.
- See the impact of violence in conflict zones.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 2021 and has a duration of 107 minutes.
- Mellissa Fung was abducted by armed bandits in 2008.
- Captive received a Canadian Screen Award nomination in 2022.
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Who directed the documentary Captive?
Captive was directed by Mellissa Fung.
What year was the documentary Captive released?
Captive was released in 2021.
What award was Captive nominated for?
Captive received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022.
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