CinemaOSMovie · 2010 · 1h 28m

A Small Act

A single gesture. Limitless possibilities.

82%(5)IMDbDocumentary

A young Kenyan's life changes drastically when his education is sponsored by a Swedish stranger. Years later, he founds his own scholarship program to replicate the kindness he once received.

Directed byJennifer Arnold

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Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
EN
Released
January 21, 2010
Studios
HBO Documentary Films

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Thomas Schlesinger
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