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Nawi: Dear Future Me

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Thirteen-year-old Nawi is being forced to marry a much older stranger in exchange for a herd of goats. Her story is about what happens when a girl decides not to follow the path chosen for her -- and the cost of saying no. NAWI exposes the brutal impact of child marriages, how they cut short education and steal away futures. It's not just a film -- it's a way to experience what this looks like, up close. And why we need to fight for change.
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Kevin Schmutzler

Director

Tobias Schmutzler

Director

Vallentine Chelluget

Director

Apuu Mourine

Director

Michelle Lemuya Ikeny

Nawi

Joel Liwan

Joel

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Frank J. Avella The Contending 12/19/2024
B
The film delves into these old-world customs and how poverty and outdated religious habits are usually the driving factors...Nawi is bold and daring in not shying away from the toll these decisions take on young girls. Go to Full Review Josh Parham Next Best Picture 12/11/2024
7/10
Yet, most of the story avoids these pitfalls, and the performances do a great deal to elevate the material. This piece may not have finished as strongly as it started, but it still supplies an intriguing exploration. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Thirteen-year-old Nawi is being forced to marry a much older stranger in exchange for a herd of goats. Her story is about what happens when a girl decides not to follow the path chosen for her -- and the cost of saying no. NAWI exposes the brutal impact of child marriages, how they cut short education and steal away futures. It's not just a film -- it's a way to experience what this looks like, up close. And why we need to fight for change.
Director
Kevin Schmutzler, Tobias Schmutzler, Vallentine Chelluget, Apuu Mourine
Screenwriter
Kevin Schmutzler, Tobias Schmutzler, Milcah Cherotich
Distributor
New Mountain Films
Production Co
FilmCrew, Learning Lions, Baobab Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Swahili
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 6, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 43m