Bobi Wine: The People’s President
- Friday, Aug 4, 2023, 7:00pm
- Saturday, Aug 5, 2023, 4:00pm
- Sunday, Aug 6, 2023, 7:30pm
- Monday, Aug 7, 2023, 9:00pm
- Tuesday, Aug 8, 2023, 9:00pm
- Wednesday, Aug 9, 2023, 9:00pm
- Thursday, Aug 10, 2023, 7:30pm
This gripping documentary charts the inspiring activism of Bobi Wine, the pop star-turned-politician seeking to end Uganda’s brutal dictatorship. Rising from the ghetto slums of Kampala to be one of the country’s most beloved superstars, Bobi begins to use his music to call out corruption, then becomes an Independent Member of Parliament to defend the rights of his people. The country’s institutions are controlled by President Museveni, an autocratic tyrant who has held power since 1986. Bobi and his wife Barbie choose to risk their careers, their family, and their lives to challenge him and bring democracy to their country. But the state is determined to silence not only them, but anyone who supports their cause.
In English and Ganda with English subtitles.
“This is a profile of unfathomable courage that deserves to be seen, in part to honor those who supported the film’s supply of footage and cannot be listed in the credits for fear of repercussion.” Nick Allen, The Playlist
“The film is a moving portrait of an inspiring young man and a reminder of the tenuous contract between a government and its citizens if democracy is going to prevail.” Scott Phillips, Forbes