I Am Samuel (Kenya/USA/Canada, 70 min.) Dir. Pete Murimi Program: World Showcase (World Premiere) I Am SamuelΒ is a work of true bravery. This veritΓ©-style feature directorial debut from Pete Murimi offers an
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