Togetherness Supreme is a 2010 Kenyan film.
Synopsis Based on actual events, Togetherness Supreme is the story of Kamau, an artist, searching for change in the midst of tribal tension in the slums. Kamau stands up against his father and his tribe to join a rival tribe with his friend Otieno. Kamau and Otieno fight for political change for those living in extreme poverty, but they are caught up in the middle of the ethnic conflict that tears apart their country and, furthermore, they are rivals for the love of Alice, a preacher's daughter. After a contested presidential election (Kenyan presidential election of December 2007), the slums erupt in violence and Kamau's world collapses around him.
Plot Togetherness Supreme was made in the aftermath of the 2007–2008 political, economic, and humanitarian crisis that break out after President Mwai Kibaki was re-elected in December 2007. This film dramatizes the post-election violence in Kibera, where police fired on demonstrators and rival groups fighting in the streets. Based on actual occurrences and the ethnic strife that shattered a nation. In the midst of ethnic hostility in the slums, Kamau, an artist, is striving for change. Along with his companion Otieno, Kamau joins the other side, defying his father and his clan. Otieno and Kamau struggle for political reform on behalf of those in extreme poverty. The slums explode in violence following a presidential election battle, shattering Kamau's society.
Cast
Wilson Maina as Kama Geoffrey Jefferson Ong'ong'o as Otieno Martha Kisaka as Alice Chrisphine Onyango as Masher Peter Chege as Mwangi Teddy Onyango as Peter Owino Kotieno as William
Billy Oloo as CJ
Results The film has had a significantly positive impact on audiences in Kenya and globally, igniting interest among Kenyans as the 2012 elections approach. Featuring various tribes, it fostered a sense of unity and underscored the importance of collaborative projects. Although making a film requires considerable effort, it feels relatively small compared to the broader ambitions of both community and nation. During production, actors were tasked with translating the script from English into their own tribal dialects. This collaboration cultivated harmony, enabling individuals to celebrate their own cultures while engaging with others. The film's overarching vision is to extend its influence beyond Kibera, reaching other parts of Kenya and East Africa. It aims to refine its approach and set a new standard for film education in the region, making it accessible to lower-income communities. Our focus is on talent and ambition over financial means, aiming to leverage local knowledge while incorporating expertise from international educators and professionals from the US and Europe.
Awards Africa Movie Academy Awards 2010: 2 awards Best International Feature Film – Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2011 Global Landscape Award – Cinequest Film Festival 2011 +Awarding OrganizattionCategoryYearNomineeResultSanta barbara International Film FestivalBest International Film2011Nathan CollettCinequest San Jose Film FestivalAudience Award2010Daniel Ruiz Hueck Juan Luis FerminCinequest San Jose Film FestivalGlobal Landscape Award2011Daniel Ruiz Hueck Juan Luis FerminAfrican Movie Academy AwardsMost Promising Actor2010Wilson MainaAfrican Movie Academy AwardsMost Promising Actress2010Martha KisakaAfrican Movie Academy AwardsBest Child Actor2010Teddy Onyango Billy OlooPan African Film FestivalBest Film2011Togetherness SupremeKalasha International Film and TV AwardsBest Supporting Actor Film2010Geoffrey Jefferson Ong'ong'oKalasha International Film and TV AwardsBest Picture2010Togetherness SupremeKalasha International Film and TV AwardsBest Lead Actor Film2010Wilson Maina
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