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A SMALL ACT Trailer 2010 from Jennifer Arnold on Vimeo.

A Small Act

– by Jennifer Arnold

    1. Nonfiction

    2. Date Awarded: Summer 2009

    3. Directors(s): Jennifer Arnold

    1. Producer(s): Patti Lee

    2. Company Credit: Harambee Media, Considered Entertainment, Cherry Sky Films

    3. Location: Kenya/Sweden/Switzerland

    1. Film Status: Completed

    2. URL: » A Small Act site

    3. Distribution: iTunes, Dogwoof (UK), HBO

About the Film:

A young Kenyan’s life is changed dramatically when his education is sponsored by a Swedish stranger. Years later, he founds his own scholarship program to replicate the kindness he once received. But can he have the same impact on a new generation?

About the Filmmakers:

Jennifer Arnold (Director/Producer) graduated from UCLA and University of Nairobi with a B.A. in African History and returned to UCLA for a MFA in Film. Her award-winning film, Maid of Honor, screened at Sundance before airing on HBO/Cinemax and Film 4. Jennifer returned to Sundance with her internet series, “The Mullet Chronicles,” which was developed into the documentary, American Mullet, released by Palm Pictures and Lionsgate. Jennifer also co-directed a documentary for Ethan Coen and wrote a motorcross script, Speedway, which was selected for Berlin Talent Campus’ script clinic, IFP’s No Borders and FIND’s Directors Lab / Fast Track Program.  

Festival & Award Highlights:

Sundance 2010 – World Premiere
Nantucket 2010 – Audience Award, Adrienne Shelley Director Award
HotDocs 2010 – Top Ten Audience Favorite
Los Angeles 2010
Thessaloniki 2011
Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2011