Shagika

This is what the Jury had to say:
Our special jury mention this year goes to a film with a charismatic, intelligent and brazen protagonist who literally refuses to be shouted down. An unconventional poet who uses wit and humor to fight authoritarianism, while also balancing the responsibilities of motherhood. The special jury mention goes to the Woman who Poked the Leopard featuring Dr. Stella Nyanzi by Ugandan director Patience Nitumwesiga.

Thank you to the jury and to the team at Movies That Matter for honoring our film.

Starring Stella Nyanzi
Directed by Patience Nitumwesiga
Produced by Motene, Phil Wilmot, Imaz, Mhlongo
Edited by Kristen Van Schie
Cinematography by Racheal Mambo and Phil Wilmot
Sound Design by Sean Peevers
Color by Left Post Production
Music by Sylvia Babirye.

Pleased to announce the North American premiere of our film directed by at this April.

Screenings start tomorrow at Jeden svět / One World.
See you all in Prague.

The Woman Who Poked The Leopard · One World Festival Poet, feminist, and academic Stella Nyanzi is arrested for insulting Uganda’s president and dictator, Yoweri Museveni. While in prison, she endures humiliation and torture. Two years later, she decides to run for parliament, hoping to prevent Museveni from securing a sixth presidential term. Her c...