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Rafiki with EUSA Liberation Campaigns
November 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Free – £8
“Good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives,” but Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety. Rafiki made international news after being banned by the Kenya Film Classification Board for its homosexual theme and promotion of lesbianism. Director Wanuri Kahiu subsequently sued the Kenyan government. The ban was lifted and the film was screened to sell-out crowds in Nairobi.
Followed by a discussion on queer African representation in association with Edinburgh University’s Liberation Campaigns group.
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ACCESS
Film is in a Swahili and English languages with English language subtitles and captions. If you require BSL interpretation for the post-screening discussion, please email access@sqiff.org at least 2 weeks before the event. Hearing loop available.
Large print versions of handouts available.
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Tickets
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