How to Build a Library

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DocumentaryHistory
Director:Maia Lekow,Christopher King

Two 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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StatusReleased
Release DateNovember 21, 2025
Release Dates
Australia:
Premiere - Jun 7, 2025
United Kingdom:
Premiere - Oct 27, 2025
Kenya:
Premiere - Oct 17, 2025
Theatrical - Nov 21, 2025
Netherlands:
Premiere - Nov 14, 2025
United States:
Premiere - Jan 26, 2025
Premiere - Feb 27, 2025
Runtime1sa 43dk
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Origin CountryKenya, United Kingdom
Original LanguageEnglish
Spoken LanguagesEnglish, Kiswahili

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