Honey at the Top
Synopsis
Honey at the Top is a film about the Sengwer forest people of the Cherangani Hills, Kenya, being evicted from their ancestral land in the name of conservation. The film centres around father of two Elias as he works with his community to try and hold onto their culture and resist the evictions. It is an intimate portrait of this community at a crossroads, facing international pressure from organisations like the World Bank, a corrupt Kenya Forest Service who are burning their houses and attempts to turn the forest into a commodity through carbon offsetting schemes.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dean Puckett
- Original Title
- Honey at the Top
- Country of Origin
- Kenya, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Grasp The Nettle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dean Puckett
Dean Puckett
Rebecca Wolff, Jyoti Fernandes, Paul Benney
Department Leadership Roster
Dean Puckett
Director
Dean Puckett
Editor
Rebecca Wolff
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Honey at the Top
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Honey at the Top about?
Honey at the Top is a film about the Sengwer forest people of the Cherangani Hills, Kenya, being evicted from their ancestral land in the name of conservation. The film centres around father of two Elias as he works with his community to try and hold onto their culture and resist the evictions. It is an intimate portrait of this community at a crossroads, facing international pressure from organisations like the World Bank, a corrupt Kenya Forest Service who are burning their houses and attempts to turn the forest into a commodity through carbon offsetting schemes.
Who directed Honey at the Top?
Honey at the Top was directed by Dean Puckett.
Who stars in Honey at the Top?
The principal cast of Honey at the Top includes Not specified.
When was Honey at the Top released and how long is it?
Honey at the Top was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 55m.