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Searching for Amani

2024 1h 20m Crime Documentary List
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A young aspiring journalist investigates his father's mysterious murder within the boundaries of one of Kenya's largest wildlife conservancies. As a ravaging drought encroaches, his quest to find the killer shifts as the collateral damage of a warming world is revealed.

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Carla Hay Culture Mix Searching for Amani is an emotionally impactful documentary about a teenage journalist's quest for the truth about his father's unsolved murder in Kenya. The movie also examines conflicts between native Kenyans and wealthy white land owners. Jul 1, 2024 Full Review Amber Wilkinson Screen International The sociological and historical context is simplified... That said, Simon’s central presence does make this complex subject accessible for younger audiences. Jun 25, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis A young aspiring journalist investigates his father's mysterious murder within the boundaries of one of Kenya's largest wildlife conservancies. As a ravaging drought encroaches, his quest to find the killer shifts as the collateral damage of a warming world is revealed.
Director
Nicole Gormley, Debra Aroko
Producer
Nicole Gormley, Peter Goetz, Mungai Kiroga, Caryn Capotosto
Screenwriter
Vickie Curtis, Peter Goetz, Debra Aroko
Production Co
Backroads Pictures, Nicole Gormley Films
Genre
Crime, Documentary
Original Language
Swahili
Runtime
1h 20m