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Rafiki
Saturday October 27th 2018, 7:15 pm
The Classic Gateway Theatre
1820 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Film Details
Runtime: 83 minutes
Language: English and Swahili with English Subtitles
Director: Wanuri Kahiu
Country: Kenya, 2018
Genre: Drama, Lesbian, Romance
EAST COAST PREMIERE
An old Kenyan proverb says "Good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives", but Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in an ultra-conservative and sexist society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety. Inspired by the book Jambula Tree, a story of two girls in love in Uganda, Rafiki challenges deep rooted cynicism about same-sex relationships in Kenya.
An old Kenyan proverb says "Good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives", but Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in an ultra-conservative and sexist society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety. Inspired by the book Jambula Tree, a story of two girls in love in Uganda, Rafiki challenges deep rooted cynicism about same-sex relationships in Kenya.
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