Invasion 1897 chronicles the vivid accounts of the infamous British Punitive Expedition to Benin, Nigeria that led to killings, destruction, looting thousands of artifacts (Peoples’ Records) and deposition of the last King of Africa: Oba Ovonramwen of the Great Benin Empire. Told for the first time from the victim’s perspective. They called it massacre, but it was indeed an invasion. After showing inside the British Museum, London now adopted by the British Film Institute (BFI) to be showcased on 7th February, 2015 1pm. Come meet the stars on the red carpet.

Invasion 1897 on the trail and a step further. Due to popular demand following many awards won and back to back screening inside the British Museum, Odeon cinema London, Smithsonia Institute USA, Toronto Film & Music Festival, Dallas Premiere, Abuja International Film Festival, African International Film Festival (AFFRIF) Calabar, Theatrical releases across cinemas in Nigeria; it is scheduled to be screened by the British Film Institute (BFI) Waterloo, London on Saturday 7th February, 2015 @ 1pm. Q&A with the Director and Cast including a special review by a celebrated film critique and film educationist David Somerset takes place from midday (12 O’clock). See flyer for details. Box Office Ticket £6.50 call  02079283232