Actress Ini Edo is pleading with regulators and the public to keep her new movie in theaters. She posted an emotional video asking people not to pull A Very Dirty Christmas from cinemas, arguing the film does not mock Christianity. The Christian Association of Nigeria called the title offensive, prompting the National Film and Video Censors Board to request a title change.
Edo, who identifies as a devout Christian, apologized to anyone upset by the name but insisted there was no malicious intent. She explained the story deals with family conflicts and secrets, not ridiculing believers. The actress said she invested heavily, with the film already in over seventy theaters, and begged for a chance to let audiences judge the content itself. She promised to change the title if given time, stressing she never wants to fight with the Christian community she belongs to.
Edo, who identifies as a devout Christian, apologized to anyone upset by the name but insisted there was no malicious intent. She explained the story deals with family conflicts and secrets, not ridiculing believers. The actress said she invested heavily, with the film already in over seventy theaters, and begged for a chance to let audiences judge the content itself. She promised to change the title if given time, stressing she never wants to fight with the Christian community she belongs to.
