In the Maasai communities of rural Kenya, boys become warriors through ceremonial rites of passage, but girls are largely excluded. In 2019, a group of 12 women — some escaping poverty and abuse — try out to become East Africa’s first all-female, anti-poaching unit. As they undergo incredible transformations through ritual, the recruits endure tough physical training; however, it’s learning to tap into their trauma and channel their anger to cultivate courage that proves to be the most transformative. After a six-month journey of self-discovery, the women create their own ceremonial rite of passage to become guardians of Kenya’s wildlife.
- Year2020
- Runtime94 minutes
- CountryKenya
- DirectorAustin Peck
- ProducerKate Garwood, Roger Ross Williams, Geoff Martz, Jochen Zeitz
In the Maasai communities of rural Kenya, boys become warriors through ceremonial rites of passage, but girls are largely excluded. In 2019, a group of 12 women — some escaping poverty and abuse — try out to become East Africa’s first all-female, anti-poaching unit. As they undergo incredible transformations through ritual, the recruits endure tough physical training; however, it’s learning to tap into their trauma and channel their anger to cultivate courage that proves to be the most transformative. After a six-month journey of self-discovery, the women create their own ceremonial rite of passage to become guardians of Kenya’s wildlife.
- Year2020
- Runtime94 minutes
- CountryKenya
- DirectorAustin Peck
- ProducerKate Garwood, Roger Ross Williams, Geoff Martz, Jochen Zeitz