Ambassador Leonard Mary Launches United State’s 2020 Film Festival

Ambassador Leonard Mary Beth flags off U.S 2020 Documentary Film Festival

OpenLife Nigeria reliably gathers that reports that the 2020 version of the United States of America’s Film Festival has begun.

This was made known in a statement signed by Temitayo Famutimi, Information Specialist, Public Affairs Section , PAS, U.S. Consulate General, Lagos.

The statement, title: “U.S. Consulate Kicks Off 2020 Documentary Film Festival,” reads in full,

Ambassador Leonard Mary Beth flags off U.S 2020 Documentary Film Festival

OpenLife Nigeria reliably gathers that reports that the 2020 version of the United States of America’s Film Festival has begun.

This was made known in a statement signed by Temitayo Famutimi, Information Specialist, Public Affairs Section , PAS, U.S. Consulate General, Lagos.

The statement, title: “U.S. Consulate Kicks Off 2020 Documentary Film Festival,” reads in full,

“On Monday, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard, launched the 2020 U.S. Consulate General Lagos Documentary Film Festival.

“Ambassador Leonard noted that the U.S. Consulate General Lagos Documentary Film Festival is an expression of the commitment of the U.S. Mission to strengthen the ties that link Nigeria and the United States of America.

“We recognize that we have many common interests and concerns. We are very proud of the U.S. Government’s engagements with Nigerians in areas as diverse as health, education, trade, economic development, security assistance, and the promotion of democratic institutions.
“You will see exciting and inspirational stories that span entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, education, community engagement, and STEM.

“We also engage with the creative community. We especially support that community’s efforts to use the power of film, music, dance, and literature to create dialogue and find solutions to societal challenges,” Ambassador Leonard remarked.

OpenLife Nigeria also learned that the statement quoted Ambassador Leonard as saying that

“From November 9-25, the virtual festival will highlight five contemporary documentaries from the American Film Showcase, the premier film diplomacy program of the U.S. Department of State, which is produced in partnership with the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.

“These screenings, offering a contemporary view of American society and culture as seen by independent filmmakers, will be accompanied by panel discussions, workshops and masterclasses with the filmmakers and Nigerian panelists. ”