“Films like this are important to watch and should have a big platform to be seen.”

A poetic tribute to writer, poet and environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, who was executed alongside eight other activists for opposing Shell's environmental damage done in his oil-rich homeland.

Director Majiye Uchibeke’ ‘I Am More Dangerous Dead’ is a hard hitting and powerful film to watch, leaving you with a sense of injustice that will compel audiences to learn more about the oil exploitation in the Niger Delta that is still happening today.

To take on such a story with decades of history behind it is impressive and would put off many other filmmakers from attempting it. But it’s clear that Uchibeke has a personal connection with the subject matter as he himself is from Southern Nigeria, which makes the film all the more captivating as there is a sense of personal attachment to it from the director. This film artistically raises awareness of a subject that will shock and disturb audiences at the impact it has caused. Films like this are important to watch and should have a big platform to be seen.

The production quality in the film is superb and well produced, showcasing a mixture of archive footage and newly filmed interviews with family and friends of Ken Saro-Wiwa, including his son. These were the perfect subjects to tell Saro-Wiwa’ story and add an emotional element to the film alongside the environmental crisis, making it more than just an awareness film.

The cinematography by Wubetu Shimelash is outstanding, demonstrating a great level of creativity and precision in filmmaking. The reenactments and set up scenes that were shot to compliment the narrative were expertly produced and really add value to the film. The editing from Cristina Headrick and Matthew Berger is worth noting here as it covers a lot of ground in a relatively short run time but keeps you engaged whilst perfectly articulating the subject matter. The amount of coverage in the film is impressive and keeps a good pace throughout. Every member of the crew involved in the production should be proud to have contributed to this film and celebrated for their hard work.

Seeing this film from Majiye Uchibeke was a pleasure and something we hope many others get to see. It’s refreshing to find a documentary film such as this that takes on such an important message but doesn’t force its point of view on the viewer, in this case it simply lays out the facts which are overwhelming. However the climate issue is a somewhat backdrop in the film, instead focusing on the life and legacy of Ken Saro-Wiwa who continues to make an impact for good long after his passing…

— APEX Film Awards