The DFA is thrilled to reintroduce our #docLOVE screenings programme after a lengthy absence and to be able to do it with the award-winning Kenyan feature SOFTIE!
Country: Kenya | Runtime: 96 minutes |  Language: English and Kiswahili/Kikuyu (English subtitles)
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?
Director Sam Soko captures a charming idealist’s transformation through his grassroots campaign, while exploring the complexities of balancing Boniface’s deep love of country with the needs of his family. Moments with Njeri and their children deepen our understanding of the aspiring elected official, offering introspective respites from the turbulent pace of the campaign. Though set against the backdrop of a country in transition, Soko’s film goes beyond politics to reveal what fuels one activist’s need to push for change.
Join us at the following venues for your FREE ticket to watch Softie:
Wednesday 27 October at 6pm: Bertha House, Mowbray
40 seats available, please reserve your place by emailing info@docfilmsa.com
Thursday 28 October at 6pm: The Bioscope Cinema, 44 Stanley
30 seats available, please reserve your place by visiting The Bioscope website
Please note that due to COVID restrictions, the seats are limited in availability so you will need to pre-book your seat. Please visit our docLOVE Facebook page for further details about Softie and ou other planned screenings.