(NR) Kenya/Germany – 1 hr 43 min – with subtitles
2024 · d. Vallentine Chelluget, Apuu Mourine, Kevin Schmutzler, Tobias Schmutzler
Starring Michelle Lemuya Ikeny, Joel Liwan, Benson Ochungo Obiero
Thirteen-year-old Nawi’s smarts earn her a rare opportunity to attend high school. When her father plots to marry her off to a much older man, she decides to resist tradition and fight for self-determination. Based on its screenwriter’s personal story, this moving coming-of-age story was Kenya’s Oscar submission for Best International Feature Film.
Screenwriter Milcah Cherotich and Director/Producer Kevin Schmutzler will join us in the theater for a post-screening conversation.
Sunday, March 8
1.15
