Award-winning actress, Stephanie Linus-Okereke, has been speaking on her new movie titled ‘Student’.
The short film focuses on sexual and gender-based violence, with the actress saying it aims at curbing the menace.
Stephanie excitedly speaks on the movie in an Instagram post:
“There is help available! The prevalence of sexual harassment of female students in tertiary institutions is worrisome.
“Many students are threatened with exam failure or other disturbing consequences if they refuse to succumb.
“In this short film, we attempt to capture a scenario of how a young girl was able to get out of the trap of harassment.
“Sexual harassment thrives when perpetrators are able to subject their victims into silence.
“I would like to say to every young girl who might be experiencing this in one form or the other – you have a voice, and it is time to use it!
“Click on the link above to watch the short film and let’s have a conversation about your thoughts in the comment section,” she wrote.
‘The Student’, a movie that calls to action short film created by Linus and scripted by Adeola Adeyemo, follows the story of Jumi.
Jumi, a high-flying student, who falls victim to a lecturer with a history of sexual harassment.
The movie, which was directed by Chinedu Ben, also features some film stars like Mary Agholor, Samuel Abah and Beshel Francis, among others.
‘The Student’ movie project, which was supported by @UNFPA, happens to be the second project of Linus’ productions for UNFPA’s campaign on sexual and GBV.
The movie follows her ‘Hey Woman’ monologue which debuted on March 1, celebrating International women’s day.
Stephanie Okereke-Linus is is also the Executive Director of Extended Hands Foundation, a non-governmental organisation which helps to facilitate free treatment for women and girls with obstetric fistula.
Her natural acting abilities and tenacity have earned her the reputation of one of the best actresses in Nollywood and African continent at large.
The renowned actress’ career rocketed ever since she debuted as an actress in the 1997 Nigerian movies, ‘Compromise 1 & 2 and ‘Waterloo’.
Linus has starred in more than 100 movies and has received several awards and nominations for her work.
After years of absence from the screen, Stephanie Okereke launched back with a feature in a Hollywood movie, ‘Boonville Redemption’ in 2016.
She acted as Doris, a compassionate lady who formed a bond with a young girl in search of her father and she featured alongside Edward Asner, Emily Hoffman and many other Hollywood actors.
Some of the movies she featured includes: ‘Compromise’ , ‘Waterloo’, ‘Pretender’, ‘ Private Sin’, ‘Emotional Crack’, ‘ ‘Critical Decision’, ‘Guys on toehind the Plot’, ‘Through the Glass’, ‘Nnenda’, ‘Dry’, ‘Boonville Redemption’ among others.
