| NeoFlix welcomes Iron Ladies Of Liberia - March 14, 2008 |
Published: 30 June, 2008 |
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March 14, 2008
NeoFlix, the integrated e-commerce and fulfillment service provider for independent film distribution, proudly announces the addition of its newest client, Daniel Junge and Siatta Scott-Johnson.
About the Film
After surviving a 14-year civil war and a government riddled with corruption, Liberia is ready for change. On January 16, 2006, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was inaugurated President – the first freely elected female head of state in Africa. Having won a hotly contested election with the overwhelming support of women across Liberia, Sirleaf faces the daunting task of lifting her country from debt and devastation. She turns to a remarkable team of women, appointing them in positions such as police chief, finance minister, minister of justice, commerce minister and minister of gender.
With exclusive access, directors Siatta Scott Johnson and Daniel Junge follow these "Iron Ladies" behind the scenes during their critical first year in office as they tackle indolent bureaucracy, black markets and the omnipresent threat of violent riots. Highlighting the challenges that African countries currently face, this film provides an uplifting example of women who have become the backbone of change. As the filmmakers explore a historic transition from authoritarianism to democracy, the viewer is treated to a joyous, inspirational testimony of the political power of women's leadership and diplomacy.
About Daniel Junge (Director)
Named by "Filmmaker" Magazine as one of 25 up-and-coming filmmakers, Daniel Junge has his feature-length debut with CHIELS, which won the award for best documentary at the inaugural Tribeca Film Festival and broadcast on PBS. His second feature, Iron Ladies Of Liberia, premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and has broadcast on over 50 broadcasters worldwide, including the BBC and PBS. Other films by Junge include Reading Your Rights (PBS, Nominated for regional Emmy), We Are Phamaly (Tribeca Film Festival, PBS) and Big Blue Bear (Australian Broadcasting Company, PBS, Winner of regional Emmy). As creative director for Colorado-based non-profit Just Media, Junge oversaw the production of the series Common Good, including personally directing four episodes, and earned four regional Emmys for his work. Junge's latest films are They Killed Sister Dorothy, which won the Grand Jury Award and the Audience Award at the South by Southwest Film Festival, and Come Back To Sudan, premiering at the Aspen Shortsfest.
About Siatta Scott-Johnson (Co-Director)
Siatta earned her BA in Mass Communications from the University of Liberia after the school re-opened following the civil war. She holds certificates in Political Reporting from the University of Liberia and in Media from the Press Union of Liberia/UNMIL, and a diploma in Journalism from the Liberia Institute of journalism. She has five years of experience as a reporter and producer at DCTV, one of Liberia's few broadcast television stations, and is a founding member of Omuahtee Africa Media.
About NeoFlix
Neoflix offers self-distribution services to independent films and filmmakers. NeoFlix's mission is to make indie film self-distribution easy and "hands-free" for filmmakers, so they may dedicate more time on creating content. NeoFlix is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. For more information on NeoFlix please visit www.neoflix.com. |
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