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Watu Wote: All of Us

We couldn’t believe it!! That moment when WATU WOTE – All of us​ got a nomination at this year’s Oscar Awards. Proud moments indeed!! Thank you to everyone who made this possible. #WatuWote pic.twitter.com/A176HlW8iT

— Watu Wote (@Watu_Wote) January 23, 2018

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Proudly flying high the flag of Kenya is “Watu Wote: All of Us”. This 22-minute short film, based on a true story has been nominated for Short Film (Live Action). Check out the trailer, photos and synopsis of this Kenyan-German co-produced movie.

About the movie

Jua, a Christian living in Kenya, boards a chartered bus to visit a relative and is uncomfortable being surrounded by Muslim passengers.

The bus is stopped by the violent terrorist group Al-Shabaab, whose members demand that the Muslims identify the Christian passengers.