Mathare Fathers

Mathare Fathers

A tv programme

Directed by

Iyanu Omoboye, Mattias Grosin

Produced by

Morgane Production, Nordic Eye Productions

Production year2025

Programme formatOne-off

GenresDocumentary

Mathare Fathers

Synopsis

Mathare Fathers is a film about three single fathers and their children in the Mathare shantytown of Nairobi, striving to change their fate against all odds. Corrupt police, poverty, and the ever-present temptation to revert to old habits lurk around every corner, yet the dream of a better life remains steadfast.

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Directors (2)

Iyanu Omoboye
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Mattias Grosin
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Executive Producers : Morgane Production, Nordic Eye Productions

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Mathare Fathers

Technical details

Programme format : One-off
Type : TV programme
Genres : Documentary
Themes : Paternity, Politics
Coproducer countries : France, Sweden
Nationality : 50% French (France, Sweden)
Production year : 2025
Color type : Color
Public visé : All

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