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The Shadow Scholars

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Beth Accomando AWFJ.org Aug 21
4/4
The film carefully builds its story, interweaving interviews with Kingori’s personal life, which prove to intersect in a truly staggering way, raising even more questions about fakes and power. Go to Full Review Shannon Goodfellow Film Ireland Magazine Aug 12
This expository feature utilises interviews with experts and academics to balance out Kingori's analysis, all elevated by sleek cinematography and atmospheric sound design. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Jul 16
5/5
At each point when one might think that the key to this fascinating subject has been found, another door is opened, leading to yet more unexplored angles. Go to Full Review Will Bjarnar Next Best Picture Jun 20
5/10
But for all the work “The Shadow Scholars“ does to understand its central predicament, the alarming lack of answers it supplies by the time 101 minutes have passed makes us feel like there’s more to be done on our end. Go to Full Review KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast Jun 17
4.5/5
Eloïse King brings a considered lens through centering humanity and drawing a parallel between colonialism and the power structures that exist today. There is a broader, more complex dialogue that is encouraged to be explored. Go to Full Review Oti For Your Reference Podcast Jun 17
4.5/5
The Shadow Scholars is a powerful look at global academic inequality, exposing how brilliance in Kenya fuels degrees abroad, while structural bias keeps the system rigged. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Eloise King

Director

Eloise King

Producer

Anna Smith Tenser

Producer

Bona Orakwue

Producer

Tabitha Breese

Producer

Steve McQueen

Executive Producer

Movie Info

Director
Eloise King
Producer
Eloise King, Anna Smith Tenser, Bona Orakwue, Tabitha Breese
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 38m