Perspective is a three part, 30 minute documentary film project looking at how communities are affected by mining activities  in three African countries, Côte D’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria.

The project explores the right to free prior and informed consent, grievance mechanisms, corporate social responsibility, the transparency of the contract phase, compensation, the environmental legacy, and economic impact, while focusing very pragmatically on the everyday struggle of West Africans living and working in communities impacted by extractive industries. In highlighting the challenges that arise in the shadow of industry, the project exposes the resilience of people whose lives have been impacted by mining – giving voice to their concerns and aspirations.

Refined Creative produced shot and edited this documentary.

OPEN SOCIETY INITIATIVE FOR WEST AFRICA

Director/Editor/ DP – Emmanuel Etim

Writer – Emmet Williams

Associate Producer – Hassatou Diallo

Ghana Production Manager/Assistant Editor  – Kojovi Edem Abba

Ghana Production Assistant/Twi Translator – Kweku Ntim

Nigeria Photographer – Emmanuel Otokpa – Blaze

Editor – PK Richardson

Narrator – Nana Mensah

Sound Editor – Luciano Vignola

Music Production and Score – Jayso

Music Supervisor – Manifest

Art Director and Motion Graphic – Xi Lin