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How to Build a Library

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How to Build a Library

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Two intrepid Nairobi women decide to transform what used to be a whites-only library until 1958 into a vibrant cultural hub. Along the way, they must navigate local politics, raise millions for the rebuild, and confront the lingering ghosts of Kenya’s colonial past.

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Director
Maia Lekow, Christopher King
Writer
Ricardo Acosta, Chris King, Maia Lekow
Producer
Maia Lekow, Christopher King

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