Rafiki
April 19-25, 2019 2:00pm
Directed by Wanuri Kahiu | 2018
With Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Neville Misati
This Kenyan coming-of-age saga follows the journeys of Kena (Mugatsia) and Ziki (Munyiva), two fearlessly individualistic young women who, despite the fact that their fathers are rival political candidates, form a steadfast bond. When their friendship develops into romance, they must fight to protect their love in the face of societal prejudices determined to tear them apart. With a remarkable feeling for color, music, and the bustling street life of Nairobi, rising star director Wanuri Kahiu crafts an empowering, sublimely moving love story that defied censors in her home country and went on to become the first Kenyan film to premiere at Cannes.
Post-screening Q&A
4/19 (5:30pm screening)—Post-screening Q&A with director Wanuri Kahiu
4/20 (7:30pm screening)—Post-screening Q&A with director Wanuri Kahiu
Run time: 83min
Format: DCP
Language: In English and Swahili with English subtitles
General Admission: $15
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Location
Peter Jay Sharp Building – BAM Rose Cinemas
30 Lafayette Ave.
Brooklyn NY 11217 USA