Nawi
"An emotionally devastating portrait."
Nawi
Thirteen-year-old Nawi is being forced to marry a much older stranger in exchange for a herd of goats. Her story is about what happens when a girl decides not to follow the path chosen for her - and the cost of saying no. NAWI exposes the brutal impact of child marriages, how they cut short education and steal away futures. It’s not just a film - it’s a way to experience what this looks like, up close. And why we need to fight for change.
NAWI is based on true events, on the winning story of a nationwide writing competition by Kenyan teen counselor Milcah Cherotich.
NAWI is based on true events, on the winning story of a nationwide writing competition by Kenyan teen counselor Milcah Cherotich.
Genre
Drama,
Coming-of-age
Runtime
99
Language
Swahili,
English
Director
Toby Schmutzler,
Kevin Schmutzler,
Apuu Mourine,
Vallentine Chelluget
Producer
Lydia Wrensch,
Caroline Heim,
Brizan Were
Writer(s)
Milcah Cherotich
Cast
Michelle Lemuya,
Joel Liwan,
Ochungo Benson,
Ben Tekee
Opening at
Tasveer Film Center on Mar 13th