
The Battle for Laikipia
12A
Special talk-a-long screening
Tue 15 Apr · 18:00
A hard, unflinching look at a battle over land and resources, pitting the semi-nomadic Samburu people against ranchers of European descent.
Documentary • Controversial • Political
Part of Cinema Africa!
Unresolved historical injustices and a devastating drought raise the stakes in a generations-old conflict between indigenous farmers and white landowners in Laikipia, Kenya, a wildlife conservation haven.
“A tense, beautiful, heartbreaking film.” – Vulture
“A powerful picture, and an important one” – Screendaily
This screening is a talk-a-long event in which you are invited to speak during the screening if you feel comfortable. After the screening there will be an informal discussion and Q&A, hosted by the Racial Justice Network with Director of the film, Pete Murimi.
Details
Duration
1hr 34mins
Director
Peter Murimi, Daphne Matziaraki
Distributor
Met Film Distribution
Year
2024
Country of origin
Kenya • US
Strobe lighting
Guidance unavailable
Content guidance
Animal cruelty/abuse • Bereavement/death