Film screening and conservation with filmmaker Dr. Ndirangua Wachanga In a riveting documentary, Dr. Ndirangu Wachanga explores the life and work of Micere Githae Mugo, one of Africa's leading writers, activists, performers and postcolonial thinkers. A champion for democratic and human rights in Kenya and beyond for close to half a century, she became the first woman dean of any African university.

Micere Mugo is one of Africa’s leading writers, poets, performers and one of the most significant postcolonial political, social and cultural thinkers. For close to a half century, she has been an eloquent voice in championing democratic and human rights.

This documentary records a story of Micere Mugo’s indestructible spirit; her life is defined by bravery with humility, passion with humility, struggles and successes, resistance and resilience, unbreakable commitment, temptations to surrender, and more importantly, honesty and forthrightness.

About the Filmmaker: Ndirganu Wachanga is a professor at UW-Whitewater. His documentary projects seek to preserve East African memory by capturing raw voices using visual and audio technology.

Following each film there will be a discussion led by Dr. Wachanga. These screenings are free and open to the public.