Softie

“a powerful and personal election biopic… as intimate as it is brave”
– The Film Stage

Boniface “Softie” Mwangi has long fought injustices in his country as a political activist. Now he’s taking the next step by running for office in a regional Kenyan election. From the moment Boniface decides to run, telling his wife, Njeri, in passing with a hesitant laugh, he responds to each challenge with optimism. But running a clean campaign against corrupt opponents becomes increasingly harder to combat with idealism alone. And Boniface soon finds that challenging strong political dynasties is putting his family at risk. Should country really come before family, as he’s always believed

NOTE: This film contains graphic violence. Viewer discretion advised.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Sam Soko is a documentary filmmaker based in Nairobi, Kenya. With his captivating approach to socio-political storytelling, he has developed content and collaborated with firebrand artists worldwide. He is an outspoken defender of freedom of expression and has taken part in global conversations on making media matter when the world is on fire. Soko is also co-founder of LBx Africa, a Kenyan production company that works with local and international filmmakers to bring uniquely African perspectives to global audiences.

REVIEWS

• `‘Review: ‘Softie,’ a testament to true, grassroots patriotism, Kenyan-style´- Los Angeles Times
• “Softie’ Review: A Riveting Run Through Kenya’s Bloody Political Battlefield”- Variety

READ MORE

• Interview: Sam Soko is the Kenyan Director Behind Sundance Hit, ‘Softie’