Searching for Amani
Synopsis
A 13-year-old aspiring journalist investigates his father’s mysterious murder within the boundaries of one of Kenya’s largest wildlife conservancies. As a ravaging drought encroaches, his quest to find the killer shifts as the collateral damage of a warming world is revealed.
Top Cast
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Vancouver International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicole Gormley, Debra Aroko
- Original Title
- Searching for Amani
- Country of Origin
- Kenya, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- RandomGood Foundation, Tiger Tales Media, Museum & Crane, The Redford Center, Far Star Action Fund, Backroads Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicole Gormley, Debra Aroko
Campbell Brewer
Dave Wruck, Tessa Malsam, Davis Coombe
Mungai Kiroga, Nicole Gormley, Peter Michael Goetz, David J. Cornfield, Janet Tittiger
Department Leadership Roster
Mungai Kiroga
Producer
Nicole Gormley
Producer
Peter Michael Goetz
Producer
Nicole Gormley
Director
Debra Aroko
Director
Dave Wruck
Editor
Tessa Malsam
Editor
Davis Coombe
Editor
Chris Naum
Editor
Campbell Brewer
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Searching for Amani
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What is Searching for Amani about?
A 13-year-old aspiring journalist investigates his father’s mysterious murder within the boundaries of one of Kenya’s largest wildlife conservancies. As a ravaging drought encroaches, his quest to find the killer shifts as the collateral damage of a warming world is revealed.
Who directed Searching for Amani?
Searching for Amani was directed by Nicole Gormley, Debra Aroko.
Who stars in Searching for Amani?
The principal cast of Searching for Amani includes Simon Ali.
When was Searching for Amani released and how long is it?
Searching for Amani was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.