Tapi!
Originally released in 2020. Tapi! is a documentary film. directed by Jim Chuchu. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Tapi! is a short documentary that explores a formative moment in the life of Kenyan ritual healer Jackson, one of the last practitioners of the ritual healing practice called utapishi ('tapi'). The leaders of the local Christian church are not happy with the influence of the ritual and decide to go to court. Jackson pushes back against the threat of tapi's prohibition by local Christian church movements who seem to be determined to erase the complex history of a people.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 25, 2020
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Kenya
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The NEST Collective
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tapi! about?
Tapi! is a short documentary that explores a formative moment in the life of Kenyan ritual healer Jackson, one of the last practitioners of the ritual healing practice called utapishi ('tapi'). The...
Who directed Tapi!?
Tapi! was directed by Jim Chuchu.
How long is Tapi!?
Tapi! has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Tapi! released?
Tapi! was released on January 25, 2020 in theaters.