An actress is begging regulators not to pull her movie over the title. Nollywood star Ini Edo made a video plea to Nigeria's National Film and Video Censors Board about her film A Very Dirty Christmas. This comes after the Christian Association of Nigeria criticized the title as offensive to the Christian faith. Edo asked authorities and religious leaders to watch the film before taking action, insisting the title is symbolic and not meant to dishonor God. She stressed she used investor money for the project.
CAN called the title disrespectful, arguing that Christmas represents purity and peace. The group wants the producers to apologize and reconsider the name. Edo, who calls herself a devout Christian, apologized to anyone offended but said there was no malicious intent. She mentioned possible efforts to change the title. The censors board stated the film was properly reviewed and approved by its committee, though it retains the right to withdraw films for public interest reasons.
CAN called the title disrespectful, arguing that Christmas represents purity and peace. The group wants the producers to apologize and reconsider the name. Edo, who calls herself a devout Christian, apologized to anyone offended but said there was no malicious intent. She mentioned possible efforts to change the title. The censors board stated the film was properly reviewed and approved by its committee, though it retains the right to withdraw films for public interest reasons.
