jambO kenya!
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The Story
Eleven kids sign up for a trip to Kenya. With no clear idea of what’s ahead. Some don’t know that they’ll be teaching kids in a local village. And some don’t know that they’ll end up building a school house “from scratch.” And for sure, no one expects to be chased by a wild elephant! All this happens and more…
Despite growing up on the Discovery Channel they just aren’t prepared for the breathtaking beauty of the landscape and the friendliness of the people. Or the stoic calm with which the people accept their lot. No clean water. Shacks for homes. Dark and dingy classrooms. This isn’t a make-believe movie shot on a fake movie set. Jambo Kenya! It’s Africa for real!
Credits
Written and Directed by Lalita Krishna
Produced by Lalita Krishna
Cinematographer: Zoe Dirse
Edited by Karen Shopsowitz
Music by Amin Bhatia,
Songs by Adam Solomon
Awards
Selected Screening, Bermuda Film Festival, 2005
Selected Screening, Calgary International Film Festival, 2005
Special Feature Screening, Sprockets, Toronto International Film Festival for Children, 2005
Selected Screening, Rimouski International Youth Film Festival, 2005
Selected Screening, Guelph International Film Festival, 2005
Best Documentary, Hope and Dreams festival, New Jersey, 2005
Selected Screening, Columbus International Children’s Film Festival, 2005
Selected Screening, Goyang International Children’s Film festival, South Korea, 2005
Selected Screening, Bay Street Film Festival, Thunder Bay, 2005
Selected Screening, San Diego International Children’s Film Festival, 2005
Bronze Plaque, Columbus International Film and Video Festival, 2005
Selected Screening, Saskatchewan International Film Festival for Young People, 2006
Nominated, Japan Prize, NHK, 2005
Finalist Deborah Fletcher Award, 2005