The Shadow Scholars
Synopsis
When Oxford Professor Patricia Kingori travels to Kenya, she uncovers the murky, multi-billion global underworld of essay-writing. Thousands of young and highly educated Kenyans – overqualified and chronically underemployed – have found lucrative work writing essays for students around the globe who are able and willing to pay for them. It’s a complex portrait of an issue that undermines the foundations of a pillar of humanity: education.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-05
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eloise King
- Original Title
- The Shadow Scholars
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- BFI, Film4 Productions, Lammas Park, White Teeth Films, Field of Vision, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eloise King
Julian Quantrill, Cinzia Baldesarri
Steve McQueen, Eloise King, Anna Smith Tenser, Bona Orakwue, Tabs Breese
Department Leadership Roster
Eloise King
Director
Eloise King
Producer
Anna Smith Tenser
Producer
Bona Orakwue
Producer
Tabs Breese
Producer
Julian Quantrill
Editor
Cinzia Baldesarri
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow Scholars
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What is The Shadow Scholars about?
When Oxford Professor Patricia Kingori travels to Kenya, she uncovers the murky, multi-billion global underworld of essay-writing. Thousands of young and highly educated Kenyans – overqualified and chronically underemployed – have found lucrative work writing essays for students around the globe who are able and willing to pay for them. It’s a complex portrait of an issue that undermines the foundations of a pillar of humanity: education.
Who directed The Shadow Scholars?
The Shadow Scholars was directed by Eloise King.
Who stars in The Shadow Scholars?
The principal cast of The Shadow Scholars includes Not specified.
When was The Shadow Scholars released and how long is it?
The Shadow Scholars was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.