The family of the late physician, Dr. Stella Adadevoh, has threatened to take a legal action against the makers of 93 Days, a movie dedicated to the memory of Ebola victims and survivors in the country. In a letter issued by Dr. Ama Adadevoh on behalf of the Cardosos and the Adadevohs in Lagos on Monday, the families faulted some claims by the filmmakers that were reflected in the yet-to- be released movie. The families noted that even though the script was given to both families for approval, it claimed that some aspects of the movie did not represent the true accounts and role of the late physician during the Ebola outbreak. Adadevoh stated, “It has been brought to our attention that a movie titled, 93 Days , written by Paul .S. Rowlston and produced by Native Filmworks, Michelangelo Productions and Bolanle Austin-Peters Productions, is in works for imminent release. The movie about Nigeria’s Ebola story and “dedicated to” Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh was not endorsed by the family. “The Adadevoh and Cardoso families have not consented to the use of the Stella Adadevoh’s name, likeness or image for commercial profit. The families intend to hold the filmmakers legally accountable for any falsehoods and innuendos in the movie, 93 Days with regard to Dr. Adadevoh and her family.” The families stated that they were committed to ensuring that the true story that pertains to the late physician was told to the public. Adadevoh was the first Nigerian to have died of Ebola after contracting it from an American- Liberian diplomat, Patrick Sawyer. She raised the red flag about the viral disease after Sawyer was admitted at the First Consultants Hospital, Obalende, Lagos.
http://www.punchng.com/late-adadevohs-family-may-sue-ebola-filmmakers/

But they consented the making of the movie in the first instance? Movie must remain a movie even Titanic story was blended with some romantic elements to make the movie sale. The family shouldn't be too strict on the producers if they really want the movie to be sold.

I totally get the stance of the family. Those filmmakers love adding false attributes to characters to spice up their story. As long as the filmmakers remove the contents the family is unhappy with, there won't be any lawsuit.

Na una know

They even tried giving you the script for your to see....If na Nigeria film makers, you won't be notified @ all.

Also, you don't expect them to report everything that happened during this time because the information you have @ your disposal was a reported speech which can also not 100% accurate.

Your daughter was the only one that can give a full gist, but she has gone far beyond. So gently cut us some slacks and sit down to enjoy the financial benefits of the epic movie

NB: I will only buy the movie to see how perfect humans can interpret the past in the present

Yawa dey oh, the full details isn't out yet so ii guess no cause for alarm.



They should settle amicably.





ThefakeStan

The film maker should have been discreet in casting. He doesn't have to use her real name in acting the story. He should have used a discreet cast to tell the story, then dedicate the movie to her.

they shud rather sue ebola for taking her life

dominique:
I totally get the stance of the family. Those filmmakers love adding false attributes to characters to spice up their story. As long as the filmmakers remove the contents the family is unhappy with, there won't be any lawsuit.

The movie would even be crappy and dead on arrival..

No after big yes ?

Thats bad

The family might be looking for a huge sum of money as 'settlement' from the company claiming they are suing them for any falsehood or innuendo

Naija way no dey pure

The names involved,doesn't seem Nigerian; atleast no one of those nollywood movies

Ebola.... That name send chills down my spine abeg.
Let the woman RIP please.

Ok

The disease that caused a lot of fears, bitter kola and salt became a type of breakfast..... Allah has been good to Nigeria....

ugolance:
But they consented the making of the movie in the first instance? Movie must remain a movie even Titanic story was blended with some romantic elements to make the movie sale. The family shouldn't be too strict on the producers if they really want the movie to be sold.

Concur

otabuko:
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Oya modify

We have heard! Nxt news

Was it first consult or St Nicholas Hospital?

IMO though, for the fact that characters are chosen to make it look like real life personalities, it can never still be exactly like the persons. This is movie. Acted, faked, spiced and whatever. Make dem relax abeg.

RIP to d martyrs.

Brb

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timilehin007:
Oya modify

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timilehin007:
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Was there even any Remembrance ceremony to honour this lady last year?? Naija, I hail thee.

welcome to Nigeria

The family should tell the film maker what they want and both parties should have an agreement. Not too difficult.