Documentary ·History · Kenya · 2025 · 1h 43m

How to Build a Library

Synopsis

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.

Trailer How to Build a Library — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Key Collaborators
Follow the Thread

Christopher King directed How to Build a Library. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

Agent-readable