Supa Modo director Likarion Wainaina's 74-minute feature made its eastern United States debut at the New York International Children's Film Festival. Director Likarion Wainaina's 74-minute feature made its eastern United States debut at the New York International Children's Film Festival. “But we decided not to hold back because we knew kids could handle it,” Mr Wainaina said. The film has been shown widely in Europe since its premier at the Berlinale-Berlin International Film Festival last year and has scooped up more than 20 international awards. It is among 125 films in contention for audience- and jury-based awards at the New York International Children's Film Festival, which concludes on March 17.

Source: Daily Nation March 12, 2019 11:31 UTC