Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety. Inspired by Monica Arac de Nyeko's "Jambula Tree", which chronicles a story of two girls in love in Uganda, "Rafiki" challenges deep rooted cynicism about same sex relationships among actors, crew, friends and family in Kenya.

Nominated for two prizes at Cannes Film Festival.

Rafiki is available streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla as well as DVD with your library card.

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NR, 83 mins., 2018. In English and Swahili, closed captions (CC) in English.