How to Build a Library
10.02025DocumentaryHistory
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.
Release2025-11-21
Runtime103 min
StatusReleased
CountriesKenya, United Kingdom
Original languageEN
SpokenEnglish, Swahili
DirectorChristopher King, Maia Lekow
WritersChristopher King, Ricardo Acosta, Maia Lekow
ProductionCircle & Square Productions, Artemis Rising, Fork Films, One Story Up Productions, Doc Society
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Popularity1
TMDB ID1182952
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