From our good friend Agnes Varnum @ Doc it Out:
Andrew Berends, an established, award-winning American filmmaker and journalist from New York, was detained Sunday August 31st by the Nigerian military along with his translator, Samuel George, and Joe Bussio, the manager of a local bar. Andrew entered Nigeria legally in April 2008 to complete a documentary film.
Andrew was held in custody without food, sleep, or representation, and with limited water for 36 hours. He was questioned by the army, the police, and the State Security Services in Port Harcourt. He was then temporarily released, with an order to the SSS office at 9AM Tuesday morning. The State Security Services has confiscated his passport and personal property. Andrew’s translator, Samuel George, remained in custody over night.
More information on Berends and his arrest is available HERE
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Also, to get a feel for Berends and his work, here is the trailer for his 2006 film, The Blood of My Brother
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You can also keep abreast of Andrew’s situation by visiting http://helpandy.wordpress.com
Mankind running amok while this man trys to uncover truths that others need hidden.
How much longer can they keep their power?
We need to wisen up.
I am posting this here to honour Africa, Andrew Berends, and all men who chase the truth!
The Source of the River
Inspired by The River by Mr. Edward Hooper
The river of tears from Africa, must be followed to its source.
Medical knowledge will be gained. Then we can use full force,
To fight AIDS, which started in the Congo. We know man is ambitious.
Polio had struck his kids, his hero. Here drink the monkey. It is delicious.
Kids get to test vaccinations. Can such sadness be resolved?
How could man foresee it! A new killer has evolved!
The source of the river has got to be explored. It is academic!
Vaccines in animal parts may have started an avoidable pandemic.
Ed Hooper took up the quest for truth. After careful thought, I agree.
If we do not believe that truth is worth striving for, we will cease to be.
Love Lora Bruncke