The Reel Africa Podcast

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The Reel Africa reviews the latest and greatest films through an African lens. We don’t just recap plots or list cast members—we go deeper, offering sharp cinematic analysis, cultural commentary, and insight into the forces shaping the film industry today. Deep Dives Thoughtful breakdowns of scripts, themes, production choices, filmmaking techniques, and cultural significance. African Perspective From African cinema to Hollywood blockbusters, we examine films with an African eye and lived context.

Episodes

  1. FEB 4

    Economics of Uganda Film Distribution - Interview #01: Kennedy Kihire

    In this interview, we sit down with Kennedy Kihire to unpack the often-overlooked world of film distribution. We explore how a producer takes a film from a raw idea to a market-ready product—and once it reaches the market, how to maximize its commercial potential. From strategy to revenue, this conversation breaks down what it really takes to make money from film.

    1h 26m

  2. JAN 28

    Review #03: Jay Kelly

    Famous movie star Jay Kelly and his devoted manager, Ron, embark on an unexpectedly profound journey through Europe. Along the way, both men confront the choices they've made, relationships with loved ones, and the legacies they'll leave behind.

    1h 36m

  3. JAN 27

    Review #02: One Battle After Another

    Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.

    1h 11m

  4. JAN 4

    Review #01: Cards on the Table: A Christmas movie

    Cards on the Table, A Christmas Movie (2025) is a Kenyan romantic comedy and heist film set in 1992 Nairobi.Plot: The story follows an ex-couple, Beth and Jackso, who team up to rob the gate collections at a major Christmas event. Their plan unravels as unresolved emotional issues surface, eventually landing them in police custody under the watch of Inspector Kip.- Director: Victor Gatonye.- Writer/Producer: Shirleen Wangari (Blackwell Films).

    49 min
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The Reel Africa reviews the latest and greatest films through an African lens. We don’t just recap plots or list cast members—we go deeper, offering sharp cinematic analysis, cultural commentary, and insight into the forces shaping the film industry today. Deep Dives Thoughtful breakdowns of scripts, themes, production choices, filmmaking techniques, and cultural significance. African Perspective From African cinema to Hollywood blockbusters, we examine films with an African eye and lived context.

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