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How to Build a Library

Genres

Documentary , History

Duration

103 min

Director

Maia Lekow

Rating

8.0

Release Date

January 25, 2025

How to Build a Library

Original title: How to Build a Library

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Synopsis How to Build a Library

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.