THIS FILM IS AVAILABLE ONLY FOR IN-PERSON VIEWING.
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.
- Year2024
- Runtime80 minutes
- LanguageSwahili, English
- CountryUSA, Kenya
- GenreForced to Adapt
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Social Media
- DirectorNicole Gormley, Debra Aroko
- ScreenwriterVickie Curtis, Peter Goetz, Debra Aroko
- ProducerNicole Gormley, Peter Goetz, Mungai Kiroga, Caryn Capotosto
- Executive ProducerPaula Kahumbu, Geralyn Dreyfous, Randy Gebhardt, Christopher Gebhardt, Janet Tittiger, Gottfried Tittiger, Peter Tittiger, Linda Cornfield, David Cornfield
- CinematographerCampbell Brewer, Nicole Gormley, Simon Ali
- EditorTessa Malsam, Davis Coombe
- ComposerDavid Fleming, David Naroth, Monica Sonand
- Sound DesignDavid Fleming, David Naroth, Monica Sonand
- MusicDavid Fleming, David Naroth, Monica Sonand
THIS FILM IS AVAILABLE ONLY FOR IN-PERSON VIEWING.
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.
- Year2024
- Runtime80 minutes
- LanguageSwahili, English
- CountryUSA, Kenya
- GenreForced to Adapt
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Social Media
- DirectorNicole Gormley, Debra Aroko
- ScreenwriterVickie Curtis, Peter Goetz, Debra Aroko
- ProducerNicole Gormley, Peter Goetz, Mungai Kiroga, Caryn Capotosto
- Executive ProducerPaula Kahumbu, Geralyn Dreyfous, Randy Gebhardt, Christopher Gebhardt, Janet Tittiger, Gottfried Tittiger, Peter Tittiger, Linda Cornfield, David Cornfield
- CinematographerCampbell Brewer, Nicole Gormley, Simon Ali
- EditorTessa Malsam, Davis Coombe
- ComposerDavid Fleming, David Naroth, Monica Sonand
- Sound DesignDavid Fleming, David Naroth, Monica Sonand
- MusicDavid Fleming, David Naroth, Monica Sonand