African Moot (2022)

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For one week in Gaborone, Botswana, a collection of aspiring lawyers gathers for the annual African Human Rights Moot Court Competition. Competitors represent the top law schools from their respective nations as they debate a new issue each year. This time around, the focus is on the rights of refugees. Developing arguments that will be judged by practicing lawyers, the next generation discovers what policy should look like in the African continent and where advancements can be made across the region. While you may come for the competition in African Moot, you stay for the rising stars learning on the ground what it means to fight for their cause, country and continent as one.

Director: Shameela Seedat
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:
Music: Hahn
Cinematography: Tarek Abouamin, Moses Bwayo
Editing: Khalid Shamis, Peter Neal
Production: Undercurrent Film and Television, Steps International, Tuffi Films
Country: Finland, South Africa
Language: Kiswahili, English, Português, Français
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is African Moot about?
For one week in Gaborone, Botswana, a collection of aspiring lawyers gathers for the annual African Human Rights Moot Court Competition. Competitors represent the top law schools from their respective nations as they debate a new issue each year. This time around, the focus is on the rights of refugees. Developing arguments that will be judged by practicing lawyers, the next generation discovers what policy should look like in the African continent and where advancements can be made across the region. While you may come for the competition in African Moot, you stay for the rising stars learning on the ground what it means to fight for their cause, country and continent as one.
Who directed African Moot?
African Moot was directed by Shameela Seedat.
How long is African Moot?
African Moot has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is African Moot?
African Moot is a Documentary film.
Where was African Moot produced?
African Moot was produced in Finland, South Africa.