Please note…

This screening has reached its registration capacity.

Don’t miss the Q&A…

After you register for this screening, be sure to register for the follow-up event, Members-Only Q&A: Softie, featuring a conversation with director/producer/editor Sam Soko, producer Toni Kamau, executive producer/co-editor Mila Aung-Thwin and executive producer Bob Moore, moderated by Joslyn Barnes (Co-Founder and COO, Louverture Films) and Karin Chien (Founder and President, dGenerate Films). (Friday, January 22 – 12:00pm PT)

Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to watch Softie in our Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room, powered by Vision Media.

Boniface Mwangi is daring and audacious, and recognized as Kenya’s most provocative photojournalist. But as a father of three young children, these qualities create tremendous turmoil between him and his wife Njeri. When he wants to run for political office, he is forced to choose: country or family?

 
2020, 96 minutes, color | Directed by Sam Soko | Featuring Boniface “Softie” Mwangi, Njeri Mwangi | Produced by Toni Kamau, Sam Soko | Executive Produced by Bob Moore, Mila Aung-Thwin, Sandra Whipham, Marjon Javadi, Jess Search, Daniel Cross, Bramwel Iro, Justine Nagan, Chris White, Mandy Chang

Registration Information

All Film Independent Members can register for this online screening starting at 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 9. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to complete registration.

Arts Circle and Film Lover Members are guaranteed access to this event; email membership@filmindependent.org for more information.

How to Watch

On the first day of screening availability, registered Members (and guests, when applicable) will be emailed a secure link by our partner Vision Media to watch this title in the Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room.

Online Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible to ensure access. Links are watermarked, nontransferable and may only be used by the Member who completed the registration. Limit one link per Membership, per event.

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