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Kenyan Doccie Softie Makes 2021 Oscars Shortlist

Softie, follows the life of Kenyan photographer and political activist Boniface Mwangi. It has been selected in the category of the Best Documentary Feature and is among more than 40 documentaries shortlisted. After winning the prize for the Best Documentary at the Durban International Film Festival 2020, Softie qualified for consideration for the Oscar documentary shortlist for the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The film chronicles a seven-year journey beginning with chaos-filled street protests and culminating in Mwangi's decision to run for a political seat in his old neighbourhood, Starehe. He soon finds that challenging strong political dynasties is putting his family at risk.

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