The FILM: Yat Madit (2016) (Television | Drama | War | 25 min)
"Yat Madit" is a powerful story about the experiences of a community that has endured turbulent times and is now rebuilding their lives. It sheds light on the aftermath of the devastating LRA war led by Joseph Kony in Northern Uganda and also explores the challenges faced by the community as they strive to reintegrate war returnees, ex-soldiers, and civilians back into society through resettlement efforts.
The CAST:
Actor - Michael Wawuyo Jr. (Katera of the Punishment Island, 2023)
Actress - Nisha Kalema (Jinxed, 2016)
Actor - Patriq Nkakalukanyi (Tembele, 2022)
Actor (Narrator) - Michael Wawuyo Sr. (Katera of the Punishment Island, 2023)
Actress - Rehema Nanfuka (Kafa Coh, 2022)
Actor - Kevin Mugisha
Actress - Gladys Oyenbot (Black Glove, 2023)
Actor - William Otako
Actress - Brenda Awor
Actor - Edwin Mukalazi (Journey to Jamaa, 2011)
Actor - Gloria Namboozo
PHOTOS:
The CREW:
Director: Irene Kulabako (Beauty to Ashes, 2012)
Writer: Patricia Aciro (The Coffee Shop, 2015)
Producer: Irene Kulabako
Executive Producer: Mburugu Gikunda
Production Company: Media Focus
Country of Origin: Uganda
Language: English
Date of Release: Dec 8, 2016
AWARDS:
🏆 Won: Best TV Drama,
Irene Kulabako, Uganda Film Festival Awards, 2017
Won: Best Actress in TV Drama, Rehema Nanfuka, Uganda Film Festival Awards,
2017
Won: Best Actor in
TV Drama, Michael Wawuyo Jr, Uganda Film Festival Awards, 2017
NEWS about this Film:
The film crew based out of and lived in Kiboga District for the 3 months of principle photography.
WATCH THE TRAILER for 'Yat Madit' (0:51 min):