Katwe (2025)

Synopsis

A deserted salt factory casts its shadow of an unfulfilled promise while the politicians promise to free the community from poverty. A mosaic of characters gives us insight into the salt workers' historical plights.

Country : Uganda

Director : Nima Shirali

Writer//s : Nima Shirali

Cast/Subject/s : Burundi Florence Abooki, Balikenga Horizon, Hajj Rajab Juma, Nicholas Kagongo, Scovia Kyomuhangi

Runtime : 1hr 36 mins

Themes : Uganda, community, ambition, politics

Availability/Where to watch : Amazon > https://www.amazon.com/Katwe-Nima-Shirali/dp/B0G2T1CV2N

Mubi > https://mubi.com/en/ke/films/katwe

Apple TV > https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/katwe/umc.cmc.98fsv4slwag3hi7uw3kjaxe5