Kenya (2022)
Overview
Trans women face extreme violence in Mexico City, and sex workers are even more vulnerable. This raw and deeply affecting portrait of Kenya gives an insider’s view of the impact that violence has on the community, and how complex life is for them. The film begins shortly after Kenya witnesses her friend Paola being murdered by a client. The film follows Kenya closely. Will the family accept burying Paola as she was: a flamboyant trans woman? Kenya approaches Paola’s loved ones with great respect and understanding—something she rarely experiences herself. When the murderer is released, she embarks on a lengthy battle for justice, backed up by her “sisters.”
Where to watch Kenya
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Fandor, DocAlliance Films, DocuramaFilms | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home +1 | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | DocAlliance Films | — | — |
| Canada | DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films | — |
| Australia | Hoopla | — | — |
| Ireland | DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films | — |
| New Zealand | Hoopla | — | — |
| India | DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films | — |
| Germany | DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films | — |
| France | DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films | — |
| Spain | DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Kenya in 66 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Kenya about?
Trans women face extreme violence in Mexico City, and sex workers are even more vulnerable. This raw and deeply affecting portrait of Kenya gives an insider’s view of the impact that violence has on the community, and how complex life is for them. The film begins shortly after Kenya witnesses her friend Paola being murdered by a client. The film follows Kenya closely. Will the family accept burying Paola as she was: a flamboyant trans woman? Kenya approaches Paola’s loved ones with great respect and understanding—something she rarely experiences herself. When the murderer is released, she embarks on a lengthy battle for justice, backed up by her “sisters.” Kenya is a Documentary movie, released on 2022-11-11, runtime 90 minutes.
Is Kenya worth watching?
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Where can I watch Kenya?
In the United States, Kenya streams on Philo, Fandor and DocAlliance Films and can be rented from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Gisela Delgadillo
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Details and the 6.0/10 rating from Kenya on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.