Source: Eagleee http://eagleee.com/detail?newsId=519466

Depicting the plight of widows, “God’s Wives” an emotionally evoking, yet inspiring, 15 minute documentary draws our attention to their individual struggles, in terms of social, economic, psychological and human rights violations and ultimately, their victories.

The producer, Bolanle Olukanni, featured two widows “Nkechi and Chinwe”. Both women talk about their individual experience with such candor that allows us to admire their fortitude even in the face of loss...

Overall, “God’s Wives” emphasizes that widowhood is perhaps one of, if not the most distressing and difficult experiences of a woman’s life. It highlights ways in which widows manage to cope with the loss of their spouses and slowly adjust to the new realities they must face. "God's Wives" also highlights the importance of and need for individual and societal help in supporting widows in Nigeria.

God’s Wives is packed with truthful insight into the lives of some widows. It evokes emotion whilst reminding us that there is indeed a husband to the widows and father to the fatherless – God.

Source: Eagleee http://eagleee.com/detail?newsId=519466