ZUMARI

A story found by BRIAN KARANI

In Nairobi's toughest slum, a young man summons the courage to change his life and discovers peace in an unlikely place.

ZUMARI follows a day in the life of skilled musician and Korogocho slum resident Elvis John Otieno. A community music program brings opportunity for the creatively inclined amongst the 300,000 currently living in the slum. Having overcome insurmountable odds, Elvis seeks to continue down a musical path, with dreams to be known around the world.

DIRECTION & SCRIPT SUPERVISION

Brian Karani, Jackline Wangeci, and Samuel Wanjohl

PRODUCTION

Evie Maina and Joan Njeri Maina

CINEMATOGRAPHY

Brian Karani, Jephtha Oketch Malelah, and Bud Simpson

EDITING

Brian Karani, Joan Njeri Maina, Karanja Ng'endo, Bud Simpson, and Samuel Wanjohl

SOUND & MUSIC

Joan Njeri Maina and Samuel Wanjohl