Bobi Wine: The People’s President
Director: Christopher Sharp, Moses Bwayo Run Time: 114 min. Rating: PG-13 Release Year: 2023 Language: English, Luganda w/ English subtitles
Starring: Barbie Kyagulanyi, Bobi Wine
Tagline: This gripping documentary charts the inspiring activism of Bobi Wine, the pop star-turned-politician seeking to end Uganda’s brutal dictatorship. Rising from the ghetto slums of Kampala to be one of the country’s most beloved superstars, Bobi begins to use his music to call out corruption, then becomes an Independent Member of Parliament to defend the rights of his people. The country’s institutions are controlled by President Museveni, an autocratic tyrant who has held power since 1986. Bobi and his wife Barbie choose to risk their careers, their family, and their lives to challenge him and bring democracy to their country. But the state is determined to silence not only them, but anyone who supports their cause.
Critic Quotes: “[An] emotional, thought-provoking work…” – Screen International
“The film is a moving portrait of an inspiring young man and a reminder of the tenuous contract between a government and its citizens if democracy is going to prevail.” – Forbes
Showtimes:
Monday, August 14, 2023: 12:30, 4:40
Tuesday, August 15, 2023: 2:45
Wednesday, August 16, 2023: 12:30, 4:30, 7:00
Thursday, August 17, 2023: 2:45, 6:55
Friday, August 18, 2023: 12:00
Saturday, August 19, 2023: 2:10
Sunday, August 20, 2023: 12:30
Monday, August 21, 2023: 2:30
Tuesday, August 22, 2023: 12:00
Wednesday, August 23, 2023: No Shows
Thursday, August 24, 2023: 11:50AM
Ticket Prices: $12 Regular / $10 Students & Seniors / $9 Members