Black November (2012)

Inspired by true events, an oil-rich Nigerian community wages war against an oil corporation to protect their land from being destroyed. Rebels kidnap an American oil executive and demand that his corporation end the destruction.

Director:

Jeta Amata

Writer:

Jeta Amata

Stars:

Mbong Amata, Enyinna Nwigwe, Hakeem Kae-Kazim

3 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mbong Amata	...	Ebiere Perema
Enyinna Nwigwe	...	Tamuno
Hakeem Kae-Kazim	...	Dede
Anne Heche	...	Barbara
Mickey Rourke	...	Tom Hudson
Kim Basinger	...	Kristy Maine
Sarah Wayne Callies	...	Kate Summers
Vivica A. Fox	...	Angela
Wyclef Jean	...	Timi Gabriel
Akon	...	Opuwei
Robert Peters	...	Pere Militan
Ivar Brogger	...	Bellamy
George LePorte	...	Hudson's Driver (as George Leporte)
Zack Amata	...	Chief Kuku
Joy Gohring	...	Susan

Storyline

A volatile, oil-rich Nigerian community wages war against their corrupt government and a multi-national oil corporation to protect their land from being destroyed by excessive drilling and spills. To seek justice, a rebel organization kidnaps an American oil executive and demands that his corporation end the destruction and pollution. Inspired by true events, Black November is the gripping story of how a community rises up and takes drastic measures to make sure their voices are heard.

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Plot Keywords:

two word title | color in title | 

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Taglines:

Struggle for the Niger Delta

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Billy Zane, Michael Madsen, Mickey Rourke, Shanna Malcolm, Ankita, and Eric Roberts all appeared in the original version of the film (Black Gold (2011)), which premiered in Palm Beach, but afterwards, 60% of the scenes were reshot and additional scenes were included to make the film "more current", according to Amata.

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Connections

Remake of Black Gold (2011)

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Soundtracks

Alele
Written by Howard Pollard
Performed by Chika Chukwu and Howard Pollard

User Reviews

Low quality for Such a High Budget

I heard they spent millions of $$$ to do this movie and I am wondering fo rwhat. From the story line to the characters,this movie didn't just have that drive. You could even sense that some parts claimed to be Nigeria weren't Nigeria. Also, I am wondering what the movie was trying to depict? Nigeria's authoritarian rule ended more than 20 years ago. The Niger Delta is redeveloping so what reallyis this movie trying to pass? So much budget. Low Quality

Details

Country:

Nigeria USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 January 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rise Up

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,500,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$5,782

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$5,782

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wells & Jeta Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color