The families of the late physician, Dr. Stella Adadevoh, has threatened to take legal action against the makers of “93 Days”, a movie dedicated in memory of Ebola victims and survivors in the country.
In a letter issued by Dr. Ama Adadevoh on behalf of the Cardosos and the Adadevohs in Lagos on Monday, the families faulted some claims by the filmmakers that were reflected in the yet-to- be released movie.
The families noted that even though the script was given to both families for approval, it claimed that some aspects in the movie did not represent the true accounts and role of the late physician during the Ebola outbreak.
Adadevoh stated, “It has been brought to our attention that a movie titled 93 Days written by Paul .S. Rowlston and produced by Native Filmworks, Michelangelo Productions and Bolanle Austin-Peters Productions is in works for imminent release.
The movie, about Nigeria’s Ebola story and “dedicated to” Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh is not endorsed by the family.
“The Adadevoh and Cardoso family has not consented to the use of the Stella Adadevoh’s name, likeness or image for commercial profit. The family intends to hold the filmmakers legally accountable for any falsehoods and innuendos in the movie ‘93 Days’ with regard to Dr. Adedevoh and her family.”
The families stated that they were committed to ensuring that the true story that pertains to the late physician was told to the public.
Adadevoh is the first Nigerian to have died of Ebola after contracting it from American-Liberian diplomat Patrick Sawyer.
She raised the red flag about the viral disease after Sawyer was admitted at the First Consultants Hospital, Obalende, Lagos..