DVD
Rafiki
Call Number
- DVD DRAMA (WSQ)
Languages
In English and Swahili, with optional English subtitles; closed-captioned.
Performers
Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Neville Misati, Patricia Amira, Muthoni Gathecha, Jimmy Gathu.
Publication Information
[New York, NY] : Film Movement, [2019]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (83 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
Summary
Bursting with the colorful street style & music of Nairobi's vibrant youth culture, Rafiki is a tender love story between two young women in a country that still criminalizes homosexuality. Kena and Ziki have long been told that "good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives"--but they yearn for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls encourage each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, Kena and Ziki must choose between happiness and safety.
Notes
Title from container.
Based on a story by Monica Arac de Nyeko.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2018.
Bonus short film: Hudson (10 minutes) / directed by Shae Xu.