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*TRIBECA 2025* Interview With 'Widow Champion' (2025) Director, Zippy Kimundu
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‘Widow Champion’ takes us to rural Kenya, where Rodah Nafula Wekesa spearheads a courageous movement, rallying fellow widows to reclaim their rightful property. Sara Ciplickas sits down with Director Zippy Kimundu to discuss the trust necessary to complete this documentary and the progress made in these women’s fight against widow inheritance and patriarchal traditions. The film debuted in the US at Tribeca Festival and will be followed by a premiere at DC/DOX June 14th.
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Zippy Kimundu IMDb, Instagram
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Sara Ciplickas on Letterboxd, Instagram, and X
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The Terrace
I'll Tell You My Story
Afrofilms International
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Credits:
- Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
- Artwork by Danny Jarabek
- Edited by Danny Jarabek
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Credits:
- Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
- Artwork: Danny Jarabek
- Editor: Danny Jarabek
- Assistant Producer: Evan Miller