Nigeria / 2019 / 77mins / Documentary / English and Ogu

In Makoko, the largest slum on water in Nigeria, Mrs. F. sets out to unite women by staging a play called Hear Word, an empowerment project based on true stories. Through highlighting gender inequality, her hope is to get women out of their position as the oppressed, convince them to speak up, and encourage them to connect. But before she can begin to chip away at these layers of oppression, she must overcome the unruly gatekeepers of patriarchy and religion.

Chris van der Vorm

Chris worked at PharmAcces Foundation in Africa for ten years before starting to make films. From day one, he was intrigued by Nigeria; a country full of contrasts, obstacles but also possibilities. In 2012, he chose to focus fully on a filmmaking career, taking his fascination for Nigeria with him. With the film Mrs. F (2019) his aim was to provoke thought about the potential to achieve change through development and contribute to reversing the misguided perception that exists about Africa in general and Nigeria in particular; to show the strength and potential of its people. Learn More