The Yonkers Film Festival 2022 In Review
A summary of the films featured in this annual event taking place in Westchester.
Prayer for the Departed
Inspired by a true story, the film explores the journey of a Kenyan girl forced to confront a maze of complex decisions no teenager should ever have to make. Charity’s story gives us a rare front-row seat to the challenges and barriers many Kenyan girls and women face in their usual quest for love, care, and justice.
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Inspired by a true story, the film explores the journey of a Kenyan girl forced to confront a maze of complex decisions no teenager should ever have to make. Charity’s story gives us a rare front-row seat to the challenges and barriers many Kenyan girls and women face in their usual quest for love, care, and justice.
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Genre:Drama
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Runtime:89 minutes
Studio:Safari Media Africa
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