Political activist Boniface "Softie" Mwangi runs for office in a regional Kenyan election, which puts pressure on his young family and his convictions.
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Cast
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Boniface Mwangi | ... |
Self - Photojournalist - Activist
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Njeri Mwangi | ... |
Self
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Khadija Mohamed-Churchill | ... |
Self - Mwangi's Campaign Manager
(as Khadija Mohamed)
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Charles Njagua Kanyi | ... |
Self - Mwangi's Opponent - aka Jaguar
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| Uhuru Kenyatta | ... |
Self - President - Kenya (archiveFootage)
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Christopher Msando | ... |
Self - IT Manager - IEBC (archiveFootage)
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Raila Odinga | ... |
Self - Presidential Candidate (archiveFootage)
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| William Ruto | ... |
Self - Deputy President - Kenya (archiveFootage)
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Directed by
| Sam Soko | ||
Written by
| Sam Soko | ... | () |
Produced by
| Mila Aung-Thwin | ... | executive producer |
| Miriam Ayoo | ... | impact producer |
| Mandy Chang | ... | executive producer |
| Daniel Cross | ... | executive producer |
| Bramwel Iro | ... | executive producer |
| Marjon Javadi | ... | executive producer |
| Toni Kamau | ... | producer |
| Katie McKay | ... | associate producer |
| Bob Moore | ... | executive producer |
| Ruth Munyiri | ... | line producer |
| Justine Nagan | ... | executive producer |
| Jess Search | ... | executive producer |
| Valerie Shamash | ... | line producer |
| Sam Soko | ... | producer |
| Sandra Whipham | ... | executive producer |
| Chris White | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Olivier Alary | ||
| Johannes Malfatti | ||
Cinematography by
| Chris Rhys Howarth | ||
| Joel Ngui | ||
| Sam Soko | ||
Editing by
| Mila Aung-Thwin | ||
| Ryan Mullins | ||
| Sam Soko | ||
Editorial Department
| Hamed Aleali | ... | colorist / on-line editor |
| Samantha Neboschizkij | ... | colorist / on-line editor |
Production Management
| Lola Kanazi Karisa | ... | : LBx Africa |
| Matrid Nyagah | ... | : LBx Africa |
Sound Department
| Edward Ahenda | ... | sound recordist |
| Cory Rizos | ... | re-recording mixer / sound designer / supervising sound editor |
| Jean-Philippe Savard | ... | sound effects editor |
Additional Crew
| Edmund Duff | ... | archive and music supervisor |
| Elisha Gustafson | ... | publicist |
| David Magdael | ... | publicist |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Icarus Films (2020) (United States) (video) (virtual cinemas)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Sundance Film Festival (festival)
Storyline
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Boniface Mwangi is daring and audacious, and recognized as Kenya's most provocative photojournalist. But as a father of three young children, these qualities create tremendous turmoil between him and his wife Njeri. When he wants to run for political office, he is forced to choose: country or family? |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This is Director Sam Soko's first feature documentary, that started out as a 5 minute activism manual. See more » |