8,704 Sierra Leoneans were infected during the Ebola pandemic, which claimed 3,589 lives and prompted local heroes to combat the outbreak.
“If it came, what would you do?”
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8,704 Sierra Leoneans were infected during the Ebola pandemic, which claimed 3,589 lives and prompted local heroes to combat the outbreak.
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In Sierra Leone, the Ebola outbreak infected 8,704 people and resulted in 3,589 deaths. Survivors follows local health workers and community leaders as they confront the crisis in 2014. Co-directed by Banker White and Anna Fitch, the film documents the efforts of these individuals to combat the epidemic. It captures their challenges and triumphs in a country already facing significant sociopolitical issues. The film received critical acclaim and was nominated for an Emmy in 2018, marking a milestone for West African cinema.
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Why Watch
- Meet local heroes fighting Ebola in Sierra Leone.
- See the impact of the Ebola pandemic firsthand.
- Find out how communities came together to combat the virus.
Did You Know
- The Ebola pandemic in Sierra Leone infected 8,704 people.
- 3,589 individuals died from the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone.
- Survivors was nominated for an Emmy in 2018.
- This film is the first West African film nominated for an Emmy.
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Who co-directed the documentary Survivors?
Survivors was co-directed by Banker White, Anna Fitch, Lansana Mansaray, and Arthur Pratt.
How many Sierra Leoneans were infected by the Ebola pandemic according to the film?
The Ebola pandemic infected 8,704 Sierra Leoneans.
What notable award was Survivors nominated for in 2018?
Survivors was nominated for the Emmy’s Best Social Issue Documentary in 2018.
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