Mothers of Chibok

A community of mothers in a Nigerian village struggle to persevere while grieving for their daughters, who were kidnapped by Boko Haram. 

2024 | Running Time: 1 Hour 28 minutes | Rating: NR

In a small village in Northeast Nigeria, a community of mothers forge a path forward after the tragic events of April 2014 when their daughters were kidnapped by Boko Haram. Punished for the audacity to seek an education, the girls endured forced childhood marriages, repeated physical and sexual assaults and religious coercion by the militants. Some of the girls escaped captivity on their own while others were released after persistent campaigning from activist organizations such as Amnesty International. Today, 82 girls—now young women—remain in captivity. Since then, 1400 more children have been kidnapped. The film follows four mothers over a farming season as they fight for their children and their futures. The media may have moved on from this once global topic, but the women continue to persevere in the face of great tragedy. MOTHERS OF CHIBOK paints a visceral portrait of courage, faith, and the enduring power of hope. Filmmakers: Joel ‘Kachi Benson (director), Rachel Halilej (producer)

“These women are not just survivors; they are heroines. They have not forgotten their daughters, but they’ve continued living, finding moments of joy, laughter, and purpose.” 

–Joel ‘Kachi Benson, Director