Bongoland (2003)
105 min
Seen across the US, Bongoland has received great response. "A true treasure," "It is about time," "Well done," and "Thanks" are among the popular responses from people who have seen it. Follow Juma as he deals with issues that come up when his dream for a better life in America collide with realities of everyday life for an undocumented worker. By asking the basic question "Would you rather be a well fed slave or a hungry free man" Juma contemplates whether to continue chasing this ever elusive "American Dream" or go back to his native Bongoland.
- Release date
- September 9, 2003
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Erick Baruti as Ndege
- Christina Breidenbach as Boss at Cities Financial
- Carolyn Deters as Receptionist
- Steve Gorsky as Landlord
- Jeff Green as Erick
- Allison Hennen as Rachel's Mother
- Craig Hennen as Rachel's Father
- Edmund L. Ijumba as The Morning DJ
- Mindi Kasiga as Juma's friend
- Robert Kataraia as Mukulu
Crew
- Josiah Kibira · Director
- Josiah Kibira · Writer
- Cully Gallagher · Producer
- Onesmo Kibira · Producer
- Justine Kalikawe · Composer
- Innocent Mfalingundi · Composer
- Jeff Green · Cinematographer
- Takaaki Sato · Editor
- Dawn Schot Klotzbach · Production designer