Widow Champion
Synopsis
After Rhoda’s husband passed away, she was thrown off the land and endured seven tough years living in an outdoor market with her children. Many women in rural Kenya meet the same fate when deeply rooted patriarchal cultural traditions and discriminatory practices deny widows their rightful share.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zippy Kimundu
- Original Title
- Widow Champion
- Country of Origin
- Kenya, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Afrofilms International Ltd, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, Sundance Institute, InMaat Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zippy Kimundu
Steve Riuyi, Zippy Kimundu
Franki Ashiruka, Jordana Berg, Sérgio Bloch
Heather Courtney, Zippy Kimundu
Department Leadership Roster
Zippy Kimundu
Director
Heather Courtney
Producer
Zippy Kimundu
Producer
Franki Ashiruka
Editor
Jordana Berg
Editor
Sérgio Bloch
Editor
Steve Riuyi
Director of Photography
Zippy Kimundu
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Widow Champion.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Widow Champion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Widow Champion about?
After Rhoda’s husband passed away, she was thrown off the land and endured seven tough years living in an outdoor market with her children. Many women in rural Kenya meet the same fate when deeply rooted patriarchal cultural traditions and discriminatory practices deny widows their rightful share.
Who directed Widow Champion?
Widow Champion was directed by Zippy Kimundu.
Who stars in Widow Champion?
The principal cast of Widow Champion includes Not specified.
When was Widow Champion released and how long is it?
Widow Champion was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.