“Softie” follows political activist Boniface “Softie” Mwangi, a daring and audacious political activist, who decides to run for political office in Kenya after several years of fighting injustice in his country.
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?
Filmmaker Quotes:
“Telling a story that speaks to our experiences, triumphs and tears as Kenyans and have it resonate with the world is an incredible honor. As a first from Kenya, I hope the film inspires audiences to become active citizens in their own right and find harmony with those they are fighting for and alongside.” said Nairobi-based director Sam Soko, co-founder of LBx Africa, a Kenyan production company, which was the service producer for the 2018 Oscar nominated short fiction film, “Watu Wote.”
"When Justine Nagan and I saw ‘Softie’ pitched at Hot Docs years ago, we knew we had to get involved. The team is talented and vibrant, and the story of an activist turned politician feels urgent." said Chris White, executive producer of POV, “It’s a classic POV and we’re thrilled to premiere it at Sundance and bring it to American audiences later this year.”
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Credits:
Produced by LBx Africa in collaboration with We Are Not the Machine Ltd. and Eyesteelfilm. Director and DOP: Sam Soko. Producers: Toni Kamau, Sam Soko. Executive Producers: Bob Moore, Mila Aung-Thwin, Sandra Whipham, Marjon Javadi, Jess Search, Daniel Cross, Bramwel Iro, Justine Nagan, Chris White, Mandy Chang. Editors: Mila Aung- Thwin, Sam Soko, Ryan Mullins. DOPs: Joel “Ingo” Ngui, Chris Rhys Howarth, Sam Soko. Composers: Olivier Alary, Johannes Malfatti. Sound design: Cory Rizos. Colorists: Hamed Aleali, Sam Neboschizkij. Line Producers: Valerie Shamash, Ruth Munyiri. Associate producer: Katie Mckay. Production managers: Lola Karisa, Matrid Nyagah.
