About the Films:
Created by Joel 'Kachi Benson, Daughters of Chibok (2019) is an 11-minute virtual reality (VR) film, while the Mothers of Chibok (2024) is its 2D full-length feature sequel.
Daughters of Chibok (2019) - VR Film
A prequel to Mothers of Chibok, this gripping multi-award winning virtual reality documentary takes you into the heart of a small community that was torn apart when a terrorist group kidnapped 276 girls from their hostels.
Mothers of Chibok (2024) - 2D Film
In a small village in Northeast Nigeria, a community of mothers forge a path forward after the tragic events of April 2014 when their daughters were kidnapped by Boko Haram. The film follows four mothers over a farming season as they fight for their children and their futures. The media may have moved on from this once global topic, but the women continue to persevere in the face of great tragedy. Mothers of Chibok paints a visceral portrait of courage, faith, and the enduring power of hope.
If you are interested in watching the VR movie, Daughters of Chibok, it will be screened at 5:40 PM, before the screening of Mothers of Chibok at 6:00 PM.
Please note that by choosing to attend the VR screening of Daughters of Chibok at 5:40 PM, you are also committing to join the screening of Mothers of Chibok, and the post-film discussion.
Seats for the VR screening are limited, so we kindly ask you to select this option only if you plan to attend. Should your plans change, please notify our team at conferences@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk.