[kictanet] Banning of the FILM Rafiki

[kanini mutemi]

For sure the film does not constitute propaganda for war, hate speech, advocacy for hatred or discrimination neither does it undermine the rights and reputation of others. These are the only acceptable limitations to the freedom of expression (Article 33). 


> On 30 Apr 2018, at 14:05, Alex Comninos via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
> 
> I am not sure what the film is about in its entirety, but the main
> storyline is a lesbian romance in Nairobi. It is the first Kenyan film to
> be nominated for the Cannes film festival and will premiere there on the
> 8th of May.
> 
> Here is the trailer for the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M_-ucSaFpU <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M_-ucSaFpU>
> 
> 
> On Mon, 30 Apr 2018 at 12:57, Dorcas Muthoni <dmuthoni at gmail.com <mailto:dmuthoni at gmail.com>> wrote:
> 
>> What is the film about?
> 
>> On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 1:55 PM Alex Comninos via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
> 
>>> Hi
> 
>>> I was shocked to learn that the film classification board has banned an
>>> LGBT film, Rafiki.
> 
>>> Our Film and Publication Board recently attempted this but it was
> reversed
>>> by the courts.
> 
>>> Films are ICTs and we should be discussing this on the list.
> 
>>> I am looking forward to the discussion.
> 
>>> Kind regards,
>>> Alex
> 
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