TRAILER: A New Kenyan Film About Election Violence

Just over a week before the election, a film about Kenyan peace and identity was released.

Late January saw the release of Something Necessary, a feature film about a woman rebuilding her life after the 2007 chaos. And now comes Ni Sisi, the cinematic adaptation of SAFE’s street theatre act which revolved around the theme of Kenyan identity, youth empowerment, forgiveness and personal accountability for keeping peace.

The film stars familar faces from Nairobi Half Life led by Joseph K. Wairimu, Jacky Vike and Godfrey Ojiambo. Others include Peter King, Krysteen Savane, Umi Rajab, Mwajuma Bahati, Ednah Daisy, Paul Kades, Irungu Wairimu, Mercy Wanjiru, Ali Mlatso, Trizah Musimbi, Trizah Kabue and Alfred Calypso.

Ni Sisi was directed by Nick Reding with funding from Hivos, Safaricom and Minority Rights Group. Google Kenya funded the printing of the DVD sleeves.

The film promotes peace and a unified Kenyan identity and spreads the message of personal accountability and strength through a gripping story and humour. Check out the trailer below.
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