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The Supreme Price

2014 · 1h 15m · N/A
Directed by Joanna Lipper

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The Supreme Price is a feature length documentary film that traces the evolution of the Pro-Democracy Movement in Nigeria and efforts to increase the participation of women in leadership roles. Following the annulment of her father's victory in Nigeria's Presidential Election and her mother's assassination by agents of the military dictatorship, Hafsat Abiola faces the challenge of transforming a corrupt culture of governance into a democracy capable of serving Nigeria's most marginalized population: women.

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Offers riveting insight into the contradictions of a dynasty of reformist aristocracy, as well as a country that has yet to recover its 250 schoolgirls abducted last April by the Muslim terrorist group Boko Haram.

Ella Taylor, Variety
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The Supreme Price may sound like a metaphorical title, but after seeing this strong, forthright documentary, you'll understand it's the literal truth.

Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
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Joanna Lipper's documentary shapes one country's recent history into an accessible and tragic family drama.

Anita Gates, New York Times
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Hafsat Abiola knows how rare is her chance to speak, so with keen intelligence she does, and it's compelling.

Diana Clarke, Village Voice

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