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Widow Champion

TIFF Lightbox 2
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 2:30 PM
In rural Kenya where women lose their homes after their husband’s death, a widow rises as a fierce advocate to help other widows reclaim their rightful property and provide a home for their children.
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Film Info
Runtime:95
Copyright:2025
Country Listing:Kenya
Premiere Status:World Premiere
Landing Page:http://hotdocs.ca/whats-on/hot-docs-festival/films/2025/widow-champion
Festival Info
Festival Year:2025
Language:Luo
Swahili
English
Accessibility:Full subtitles
Program Category:Persister
Film Subjects:Activism
African Cultures & Issues
Families & Family Stories
Women & Women's Stories
Website:https://www.widowchampion.com
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Zippy Kimundu
Producer(s):Heather Courtney
Zippy Kimundu
Editor(s):Frankie Ashiruka
Jordana Berg
Sergio Bloch
Cinematography:Steve Riuyi
Zippy Kimundu
Composer:Polycarp Owino (Winyo)
Polycarp Otieno (Fancy Fingers)
Sound:Edwin Odhiambo
Sound Editing:Beto Ferraz
Sound Mix:Beto Ferraz
Sound Design:Beto Ferraz
Product Manager(s):Wanjiru Kimundu