Title:
Rafiki = Friend / A Big World Cinema/AfroBubbleGum production ; in co-production with MPM Film, Schortcut Films Ape&Bjørn, Rinkel Film, Razor Film ; in association with Tango Entertainment ; director, Wanuri Kahiu ; producer, Steven Markovitz ; writers Jenna Bass, Wanuri Kahiu.
Publication Information:
[New York, N.Y.] : Film Movement, [2019]
©2019
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Title from opening screens.
A 2018 Kenyan drama film based on Monica Arac de Nyeko's "Jambula Tree".
Special features: Bonus short film: Hudson.
DVD, all regions, NTSC, wide screen (2.40:1); 5.1 surround/2.0 stereo.
Summary:
Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety. Inspried by Monica Arac de Nyeko's "Jambula Tree", which chronicles a story of two girls in love in Uganda, "Rafiki" challenges deep rooted cynicism about same sex relationships among actors, crew, friends, and family in Kenya.
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Language Note:
In English and Swahili with English subtitles.
Performer:
Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Neville Misati, Patricia Amira, Muthoni Gathecha, Jimmy Gathu.
Production Credits:
Editor, Isabelle Dedieu ; director of photography, Christopher Wessels.
OCLC Number:
on1054293030
Availability:
Eagan - Wescott~1