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press release     Sinking Sands, the award winning film directed by BAFTA/LA recognition recipient Leila Djansi opens in Nigerian theaters Friday October 14th.The film, which has been endorsed by the UNiFEM for its SAY NO TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN campaign stars Jimmy Jean-Louis (Heroes, Phat Girls),Nollywood's Yemi Blaq, and Ama K Abebrese, with cameo appearances by Chris Attoh. Sinking Sands won Ama K Abebrese the 2011 Best Actress award at the African Movie Academy Awards. The film was nominated in 10 categories, with successful screenings held at the Pan African Film Festival, Film Independent, Festival du Cannes among other prestigious festivals and international screens. Sinking Sands tells the story of a couple, Jimah (Jimmy Jean-Louis) and Pabi (Ama K. Abebrese) in a loving marriage which turns into one of violence and abuse when Jimah becomes disfigured in a domestic accident. Catch this award winning, life changing drama at in cinemas all across Nigeria from Oc