March 6: Lusala (2019)
Discussants: Maurice Ndole
Lusala is the first film that Kenyan actor and writer, Mugambi Nthiga has directed. It tells the story of Lusala, a young man who is rescued from his abusive upcountry home and moves in with an affluent family in Nairobi, Kenya. Years later, when he comes of age, he is imposed upon to leave the nest and start out life on his own. Eager and acquiescent at first, he makes the most of his new life, until the demons from his past return, and he is forced to face them alone. In Swahili & English with English subtitles. 62 minutes. Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBMAwaFlhgU