HUMAN OR GORILLA?
Part I 20 min, Pt II coming soon
Ndimuh Bertrand Shancho reprises his role as Desmond, the Forest Guard, in a tale of the many challenges of forest use & the conservation of the critically endangered Cross River gorilla. The focus now is on Kagwene, the only gorilla habitat remaining in all of North West, Cameroon.
(This one is funny. The bribe scene is among our favorite parts in the entire series.)
Written, Directed by, and starring Ndimuh Bertrand Shancho
Folk filmmaking facilitated by At Films
Special thanks to Serika Lucas, Nicolene, and the village of Njikwa for all their help, hospitality, and assistance.

Njikwa, the last large town before Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary and the end of a long, rough rode from Bamenda.

Bertrand directing a scene with the help of the Qaurter Head of Njikwa, Serika Grace

Working with the Big Men around Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary

Trying to get home from Njikwa

Bertrand & Imma edit Human or Gorilla
This is the sixth film in the Folk Films From the Cross River Headwaters series.
Starring Serika Lucas as the Village Chief
Ndimuh Bertrand Shancho as Desmond
Mpo Revison as the Saw Man
Adamu Amidou as the Assistant Saw Man
Mboro Julius as the Pa Mboro
Ambe Maureen as the First Wife
Anchebe Elizabeth as the Second Wife
Angwah Regina as the Second Wife’s Sister
Ncheda Martha as Ma Ncheda
Serika Grace as the Third Wife
Ejoh Godlove as a village meeting member
Ekaicheck Elvis as a village member
& Mkong Immaculate as the Environmental Education Coordinator
Special thanks to Serika Lucas and the village of Njikwa for all their help, hospitality, and assistance.