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Explores the tough reality of running for politics in Kenya.

Boniface "Softie" wangi has fought injustices in his country, Kenya, as a political activist. Now he's taking the next step by running for office in a regional Kenyan election.

A thought-provoking film which looks at the tough reality of running for politics in Kenya. For decades, elections in Kenya have been determined along tribal lines - a legacy of British rule. Two rival dynasties have held power since independence in 1963. Boniface "Softie" Mwangi has fought injustices in his country as a political activist. Now he's taking the next step by running for office in a regional Kenyan election. But running a clean campaign against corrupt opponents with idealism becomes increasingly difficult. Boniface soon finds out challenging strong political dynasties is putting his family at risk. Should country really come before family, as he has always believed?

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