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©2019
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1 videodisc (83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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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
A 2018 Kenyan drama film based on Monica Arac de Nyeko's "Jambula Tree"
Special features: Bonus short film: Hudson
Editor, Isabelle Dedieu ; director of photography, Christopher Wessels
Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Neville Misati, Patricia Amira, Muthoni Gathecha, Jimmy Gathu
DVD, all regions, NTSC, wide screen (2.40:1); 5.1 surround/2.0 stereo
In English and Swahili with English subtitles