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202480 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Drought Climate Change

Searching for Amani

202480 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A 13-year-old boy investigates his father's murder while facing severe drought in Kenya's Maasai Mara.

Drought Climate Change

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A 13-year-old boy investigates his father's murder while facing severe drought in Kenya's Maasai Mara.

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Debra Arokodirector

Nicole Gormleydirector

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Thirteen-year-old Amani investigates the murder of his father, a wildlife ranger in Kenya's Maasai Mara. In 2024, he seeks justice while facing a severe drought that complicates life for the community and wildlife. Amani's efforts reflect the struggles of his family and reveal the challenges posed by climate change on local livelihoods. Directed by Judy Kibinge, the documentary runs for 80 minutes.

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