The Rundown
Medicine Man is a 2021 Kenyan drama executive-produced by Betty Kathungu-Furet, co-produced by Edijoe Mwaniki and Peter Kawa, and directed by Simiyu Barasa. The film stars Pish Kago as Dr. Muriithi, Njoki wa Njiru as Weruma, and Sammy Ukavi as Gicovi.
The Review
The drama at the film's center is certainly intriguing, delivering a power-packed sting of truth and myth affecting the characters' personal lives. But the pace of the film and performances of the ace ensemble cast are what deliver the narrative in a convincing and engaging way.
108 minutes slip by with an easy naturalism.
The Hits
* Use of Embu language, with English subtitles for an international audience.
* Great cinematography made for better visual storytelling of the film.
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Emotional and sensual scenes broke conventional barriers on what Kenyan films should and should not  include.
The Misses
Little to no focus on character development and plot advancement left more questions than answers in the film.
OMG Moment
The lines Gicovi was willing to cross to prove his narrative.
Medicine Man is now available for rental on MyMovies.Africa
Film Courtesy of Unseen Nairobi

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