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Tens of thousands of young and well-educated Kenyans are hired online by undergraduates and doctoral students at Western universities to write their essays and theses in a multibillion-dollar underground industry. Oxford professor Patricia Kingori embarks on a search for these “shadow scholars.”
Directors Spotlight
Eloïse King
Director
Eloïse King is a London born interdisciplinary filmmaker, recognized with nominations and awards, including: Griersons, Broadcast and WEBBY’s. A former Global Executive Producer at VICE, Firelight Media Fellowship alumna, Field of Vision, Perspectives and Bertha grantee. King’s debut, THE SHADOW SCHOLARS premiered at BFI London Film Festival.
- Year 2024
- Runtime 100 minutes
- Country United Kingdom
- Language English
- Director Eloise King
- Producer Eloise King, Anna Smith Tenser, Bona Orakwue, Tabs Breese
- Executive Producer Patricia Kingori, Steve McQueen
- Premiere Philadelphia
