De Sam Soko et Sam Soko
Softie
Boniface Mwangi est reconnu comme le photojournaliste le plus audacieux du Kenya. Mais en tant que père de trois jeunes enfants, cette qualité crée un profond désarroi entre lui et sa femme Njeri. Lorsqu’il décide de se présenter aux élections, il est contraint de choisir entre son pays et sa famille, tout en étant confronté aux dures réalités de la lutte contre des opposants politiques corrompus.
Section : Impact Days
Pays : Kenya, États-Unis
Langues originales : anglais, swahili, Kikuyu
Réalisation
Sam SokoSam Soko (Kenya)
Production
Sam SokoToni Kamau
Sam Soko (Kenya)
Toni Kamau (Kenya)
LBx Africa
We Are Not The Machine Ltd
EYESTEELFILM
Durée
96'’Statut de production
TerminéFinalisé en
Janvier 2020
Impact Statement
Guided by the slogan “change ni sisi” (we are the change), the impact campaign aimed to create a community of Kenyan citizens who were informed and emboldened to challenge the status quo through the power of their vote using various mediums such as theatrical releases, community screenings, online and TV broadcasts, and a robust social media engagement. Ultimately, based on the feedback we received from audiences across the country, we were able to fill a much-needed gap during the election period by creating a citizens’ handbook, which is a website that provides practical information on understanding the role of elected leaders as per the new constitution, keeping them accountable, and supporting community activists.
To provoke conversation and increase civic engagement by providing Kenyan audiences with an opportunity to unpack their role as voters and bring new light to the role of activism and activists across the globe.
Impact Goals
- To provoke conversation and provide audiences with an opportunity to unpack their role as voters.
- To increase civic engagement in demanding accountable and transparent leadership.
- To bring new light to the role of activism and inspire a new generation of activists across the globe.
Impact Strategy
- Get the film into schools and universities.
- Offer the film as a contribution to the many organizations, campaigns, and foot soldiers working hard on the issue of democracy, progressive politics, and active citizenship.
- The film’s portrayal of Mwangi’s journey is a testament to the power of activism and the importance of fighting for one’s beliefs.
Contact
Participants présents aux Impacts Days
Sam Soko (Kenya)Miriam Ayoo (Kenya)
Toni Kamau (Kenya)
Docsociety
Luminate
Movies that Matter
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Docsociety
Luminate
Movies that Matter
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung