Softie
A compelling act of defiance, made more alarming by the violent events documented throughout the film.
Softie
"Softie" tells the story of Boniface Mwangi, 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?
Genre
Documentary,
Politics & World Affairs,
Black History Month
Web Site
Runtime
96
Language
English
Director
Sam Soko
Writer(s)
Sam Soko
FEATURED REVIEW
John Fink, The Film Stage
Call him the Bernie Sanders of Kenya. In a country where voters come with their hands out seeking bribes, Boniface “Softie” Mwangi has been able to raise enough money from grassroots, small-dollar independent donors to run a sustainable campaign against political cronies. Mwangi is somewhat of a ...
Played at
Laemmle Virtual Cinema 9.18.20 - 9.24.20
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