Widow Champion (2025)
After Rhoda’s husband passed away, she was thrown off the land and endured seven tough years living in an outdoor market with her children. Many women in rural Kenya meet the same fate when deeply rooted patriarchal cultural traditions and discriminatory practices deny widows their rightful share.
Director: Zippy Kimundu
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: April 26, 2025
Cinematography: Steve Riuyi, Zippy Kimundu
Editing: Franki Ashiruka, Jordana Berg
Production: Afrofilms International Ltd, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Sundance Institute, InMaat Productions
Country: Kenya, United States of America
Language: English, Kiswahili
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Zippy Kimundu
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Widow Champion about?
- After Rhoda’s husband passed away, she was thrown off the land and endured seven tough years living in an outdoor market with her children. Many women in rural Kenya meet the same fate when deeply rooted patriarchal cultural traditions and discriminatory practices deny widows their rightful share.
- Who directed Widow Champion?
- Widow Champion was directed by Zippy Kimundu.
- How long is Widow Champion?
- Widow Champion has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Widow Champion?
- Widow Champion is a Documentary film.
- Where was Widow Champion produced?
- Widow Champion was produced in Kenya, United States of America.