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A Small Act(2010)
Status: Released
Date: 2010-01-21
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4 Votes
Time: 1h 28m
A single gesture. Limitless possibilities.
Overview:
A young Kenyan's life changes drastically when his education is sponsored by a Swedish stranger. Years later, he founds his own scholarship program to replicate the kindness he once received.
Languages: Kikuyu, English, Swahili, Swedish.
Countries:
United States of America
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