Drilling Fields, The

Synopsis

Uses clandestinely filmed footage to show the devastaion wrought upon the Nigerian Ogoni people by the exploitation of petroleum deposits by multinational companies. Filmed before the murder of Ken Saro Wiwa in November 1995, it bears witness to the communities massacred, villages burned and houses bulldozed.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.

Year of production

1994

Availability

Sale

Subjects

Development studies

Keywords

human rights; Nigeria; Ogoniland; petroleum deposits

Credits

Director

Glen Ellis

Producer

Poonam Shama

Production Company

Name

Catma Films

Distributor

Name

Channel Four International

Web

http://www.channel4.com External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7396 4444

Fax

020 7360 8363

Address

124 Horseferry Road
London SW1P 2TX