Category: Culture

Sep 23
Banned I Am Samuel Review – meditative, optimistic documentary on queer love in Kenya

Filmed over five years, this documentary, directed by Peter Murimi, opens on a striking note that contrasts intimacy with cruelty. A date between Sam, the film’s subject, and his boyfriend Alex is juxtaposed with the brutal footage of a violent attack on one of Murimi’s own friends. Witnessing the tender connection between the couple in a society […]

Sep 23
KFCB Bans Kenyan Gay-Themed Documentary Film named I am Samuel

Kenya Film Classification Board has restricted a Kenyan documentary directed by Peter Murimi on grounds that it promotes same-gender marriages. Film regulator KFCB has banned a gay documentary that was shot five years ago and submitted to the film board for regulation According to KFCB, the film promotes same-gender marriages which is contrary to the […]