Diagnosed with sickle cell anemia at the age of 6 months, Lea Kilenga was told by doctors she would not live to see her teenage years. Now in her early-thirties, Lea is determined to prove her detractors wrong. She signs up for a half-marathon against the advice of her doctor so as to raise awareness about others like herself.
Her brother Paul joins her for the marathon which ends up being a near-death experience for Lea. Forced to move back home to Taita Taveta, the experience strengthens Lea’s resolve to advocate for better health care in her community that has one of the highest rates of sickle cell anemia in the country.
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Director |
Kenneth Jura |
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Producer |
Sam Soko |
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Featuring |
Lea Kilenga Bey |
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Paul Koyanga Masamo |
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Albert Loghwaru |
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Eunice Ndesamiro Masamo |
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Mnyindo Masamo |
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Andrew Jumamosi Masamo |
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| Executive Producers |
Judy Kibinge |
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Peter Mudamba |
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Bramwel Iro |
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| Editor |
Mwakesi Mwakale |
| Cinematography |
Joel "Ingo" Ngui |
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Paul Koyanga Masamo |
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| Additional directing |
Seydou Mwikali |
| Camera Assistant |
Kanyi Samson |
| Sound recording |
Edward Ahenda |
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Brian Ombok |
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Stephen Misiati |
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| Story Consultant |
Hawa Essuman |
| Researcher |
Eva Lisangari |
| Production Managers |
Ivy Kiru |
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Joan Njeri |
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| Production Accountant |
Winnie Moegi |
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Jotham Njoroge |
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| Line Producer |
Ruth Munyiri |
| Assistant Editor |
Jordan Inaan |
| Additional Cinematography |
Lea Kilenga |
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Communications |
Lucky Mwachi |
| Impact |
Chloe Genga |