Cornelius Keagon
Acting
Biography
Cornelius Tuayan Keagon (born 6 July 1996) is a remarkable multifaceted Liberian personality known for his work as a philanthropist, expressionist artist, blogger, entrepreneur, investment banker, and actor. His nickname “Senator” (or simply “Senate”), adds to his intriguing persona. He has made significant contributions in various fields. Keagon is particularly recognized for his roles in films such as “Johnny Mad Dog,” “Murder In The Cassava Patch,” and "Son Of None". Beyond his acting career, he founded the humanitarian organization Arts & Positivity in 2019, which initially served Nimba County but later expanded to cover all of Liberia. The organization focuses on distributing food and clothing to orphanages. His early life was marked by the challenges of growing up during the Liberian Civil Wars, which influenced his advocacy for world peace and human rights from a young age.
Known For
A cast of unknown performers are used in this drama about child soldiers fighting a war in an unnamed African country.
Johnny Mad Dog
Somewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa, Komona a 14-year-old girl tells her unborn child growing inside her the story of her life since she has been at war. Everything started when she was abducted by the rebel army at the age of 12.
War Witch
In 2003, on the eve of the Iraq war, acclaimed director Iara Lee embarked on a journey to better understand a world increasingly embroiled in conflict and, as she saw it, heading for self-destruction. After several years, traveling over five continents, Iara encountered growing numbers of people who committed their lives to promoting change through the arts. This is their story. From IRAN, where graffiti and rap have become tools in fighting government repression, to BURMA, where monks acting in the tradition of Gandhi take on a dictatorship, to PALESTINIAN refugee camps in LEBANON, where photography, music, and film have given a voice to those rarely heard, CULTURES OF RESISTANCE explores how art and creativity can be ammunition in the battle for peace and justice.
Cultures of Resistance
A murder mystery about a young man accused of killing his wife. He's imprisoned but a mystery shrouds the circumstances of her death. Set against the backdrop of postwar Liberia, the film is based on the acclaimed Bai T. Moore novel.
Murder in the Cassava Patch
Orphaned, disheveled and falling behind in school, a 7 year-old Liberian's future looks bleak. Yet Joshua possesses a quality that transcends his dire circumstances.