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Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival 2025

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How To Build A Library (Country: US; Year: 2025; Director: Chris King, Maia Lekow; Writer: Ricardo Acosta, Chris King, Maia Lekow)
wo intrepid Nairobi women decide to transform what used to be a whites-only library until 1958 into a vibrant cultural hub. Along the way, they must navigate local politics, raise millions for the rebuild, and confront the lingering ghosts of Kenya’s colonial past.
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