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Author: Fred Onyango

Fred Onyango is a Nairobi-based film critic whose work can be found in publications like The Guardian, Little White Lies, Msafiri, and Looper, among others. He has also covered film festivals such as the Sundance Film Festival and the London Film Festival. His work as a critic typically aims to explore the intersection of filmmakers' intentions and the current state of media.
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05/09/2024

The Creator Almost Broke Me

Unveiling the pitfalls of modern film criticism

by Fred Onyango

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