The Shadow Scholars
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.”
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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