A young craftsman defies his father's wishes to abandon their ancestral trade, seeking to transform the humble barkcloth into a symbol of cultural pride and a brighter future
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Zuri, a stunning African village girl, is cast out after a brutal gang rape, branded by shame she did not deserve. Upon her return, whispers of her past linger, but her unstoppable love with Kimote’s son defies tradition and prejudice.
Kimote senior has spent his life crafting barkcloth, seeing it as nothing more than a shroud for the dead. Disillusioned and weary, he commands his son to abandon the family’s generations-old tradition.
Abbey Mukiibi Nkaaga appeared in The Last King of Scotland (2006), starring Forest Whitaker and James McAvoy. In Kimote, he nails his role as a corrupt policeman, powerfully portraying Africa’s struggles with corruption and land grabbing.
Hassan Mageye, an African American filmmaker renowned for his powerful social justice films such as Devil’s Chest and Bedroom Chains, is the writer and director of Kimote. With a deep passion for storytelling that amplifies African heritage, Mageye describes Kimote as:
"A unique story that holds the strength of a true African tale. It embraces the life and traditions of how our greats lived before civilization, weaving the essence of the past into a compelling narrative for new generations."
Through Kimote, Mageye continues his mission of preserving African culture and history, delivering stories that resonate across generations.
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