Samuel, a gay Kenyan man, balances duty to his family with his love for his partner, Alex, in a country where their love is criminalised.
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The unimposing directorial style backfires as it fails to leave a lasting impression, and the film cannot escape the feelings of missed opportunities to widen its outlook and tell a more thorough, nuanced tale.| Read in full: I Am Samuel film review We Love Cinema
The film is perhaps over compact, but its ending is heartwarmingly optimistic.The Guardian
I Am Samuel is a moving valentine to an enduring relationship. If it never fully examines the obstacles in its path, Samuel and Alex’s love story is a beauty to behold.Empire
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