A Kenyan Journalist Turns to Politics in 'Softie'

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Thom Powers
Documentary of the Week | Feb 19, 2021

“Softie” follows Kenyan journalist Boniface Mwangi and his wife Njeri as their family faces death threats when he runs for Parliament. Filmmaker Sam Soko explores both the political and personal challenges of standing up for your beliefs.

 

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