Mukami 2022
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Mukami
Set in Tharaka-Nithi county, Kenya, the Film is based on a young African girl's journey through life, as a Student in a Community that looks down upon girls attaining an Education. At the height of her frustration and conflict, she is about to give up on her dreams when she meets a retired Doctor playing Chess. He trains her in the game, which builds her mental fortitude to rise up against her social challenges, to attain a quality Education and break through the glass ceiling, by using Chess as a tool to self-actualisation.
Set in Tharaka-Nithi county, Kenya, the Film is based on a young African girl's journey through life, as a Student in a Community that looks down upon girls attaining an Education. At the height of her frustration and conflict, she is about to give up on her dreams when she meets a retired Doctor playing Chess. He trains her in the game, which builds her mental fortitude to rise up against her social challenges, to attain a quality Education and break through the glass ceiling, by using Chess as a tool to self-actualisation.
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Release Date:
Jan 28, 2022 (Kenya)
Run Time:
1hr 12`
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Original Language:
Swahili
Production Countries:
Kenya
Status:
Released
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