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MVFF: Supa Modo

  • CineArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Avenue Mill Valley, CA, 94941 United States (map)

Superhero dreams are the same in every language: rise, fly, vanquish, triumph! In this utterly charming and beautifully crafted family drama—which won awards at both the Berlin and Edinburgh International Film Festivals—these dreams color the days with joy and hope for a terminally ill girl in coastal Kenya. Home from the hospital, Jo (Stycie Waweru, in a brilliant debut) obediently takes her medicine and bundles herself in layers of blankets, even as the invisible foe she’s battling gains advantage. When left alone, she summons her mind’s powers, creating small bursts of supermagic. Her sister, Mwix, realizes what Jo needs most and sets about transforming their village into Jo’s own superhero realm. With brightly humorous homage to Hollywood and a wonderful view into vibrant community-strong village life, Supa Modo makes you believe–as the greatest tales do–in the superest power of all: love. Age 10+