Filamu!

While updating the program approach, I took a stab at searching for some filamus and documentaries that could be used as program material. After an hour of searching I settled on a few that will review and choose from when it's time to develop the curriculum. But the search was not easy. I decided to go the Africa/ Kenya route choosing films set in Kenya and Africa all together, otherwise the selection would be limited. Films like "Yesterday" from South Africa and "Africa Unite" which covers East and Southern Africa help with the section on Health and HIV/AIDS while the latter literally cover various topics in modern Africa including war, girl's education, poverty, early age prostitution, HIV, etc... despite all of this it is really just a fun movie to watch.

While I'd love to show something like "Kidnappet" a dutch film in Kenya or "Nairobi Half Life"... those are just too violent. But I will review films like "The First Grader" and a newer film "Ni Sisi" to see if they could fill the slot. Otherwise there is "Taking Root", which is about the life an cause of the late Wangari Mathaii and a few other documentaries short and long. Even the BBC series "Africa".. just to show them some animals, lol! Hey, why not! I think it is important to add some media to the curriculum so that they can see, hear and understand what they may experience in a different way. I can't wait till the review period. I may have some more viewing parties so that i can have some outside opinions on whether or not the film may be right for the youth to see. I will get the popcorn ready!