Eva Njoki Munyiri reflects on her Kenyan heritage and family history through the life of her grandmother, Waithira, while exploring South African influences.
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Eva Njoki Munyiri reflects on her Kenyan heritage and family history through the life of her grandmother, Waithira, while exploring South African influences.
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Synopsis
Eva Njoki Munyiri reflects on her family history through the life of her late grandmother, Waithira. The film intertwines Munyiri's experiences growing up in South Africa with the broader narrative of Kenyan history and pop culture. It features contributions from family members, including Jimmy Kamau Waithira and Lois Waithira Kamau. Released in 2017, the documentary has been screened at various international festivals, including the Luxor African Film Festival and the Munich International Documentary Festival.
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Why Watch
- Meet director Eva Njoki Munyiri and her story.
- Find out about forgotten Kenyan history.
- See screenings from international film festivals.
Did You Know
- Waithira was released in 2017 and has a duration of 72 minutes.
- The film was directed by Eva Njoki Munyiri, who also co-produced it.
- Waithira screened at multiple international festivals, including DIFF and Encounters.
- In 2018, Waithira was featured at the Munich International Documentary Festival.
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Who directed the documentary Waithira?
Waithira was directed by Eva Njoki Munyiri.
What year was Waithira released?
Waithira was released in 2017.
How long is the documentary Waithira?
Waithira has a duration of 72 minutes.
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