Expired December 8, 2024 3:30 PM
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Searching for Amani follows a young aspiring journalist’s quest to unravel the mystery behind his father’s murder within the vast confines of one of Kenya’s largest wildlife conservancies. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he encounters a series of challenges exacerbated by a devastating drought, which dramatically affects both the land and its inhabitants. His pursuit of the truth about his father's killer becomes intertwined with a broader revelation about the environmental impact of climate change.


The film poignantly captures the intersection of personal loss and ecological crisis, revealing how the effects of a warming world are disrupting not only wildlife but also the lives of those who depend on it. Through this gripping narrative, Searching for Amani highlights the urgent need for environmental awareness and action while exploring themes of justice, resilience, and the interconnectedness of human and ecological struggles.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    80 minutes
  • Language
    Swahili, English
  • Country
    USA, Kenya
  • Genre
    Forced to Adapt
  • Subtitle Language
    English
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  • Director
    Nicole Gormley, Debra Aroko
  • Screenwriter
    Vickie Curtis, Peter Goetz, Debra Aroko
  • Producer
    Nicole Gormley, Peter Goetz, Mungai Kiroga, Caryn Capotosto
  • Executive Producer
    Paula Kahumbu, Geralyn Dreyfous, Randy Gebhardt, Christopher Gebhardt, Janet Tittiger, Gottfried Tittiger, Peter Tittiger, Linda Cornfield, David Cornfield
  • Cinematographer
    Campbell Brewer, Nicole Gormley, Simon Ali
  • Editor
    Tessa Malsam, Davis Coombe
  • Composer
    David Fleming, David Naroth, Monica Sonand
  • Sound Design
    David Fleming, David Naroth, Monica Sonand
  • Music
    David Fleming, David Naroth, Monica Sonand