Bob Moore Softie is a 2020 Kenyan film,[1] based on the life of political activist[2] and photojournalist Boniface Mwangi and his family.
Softie, which premiered in Kenya on October 16, 2020, also won the Best Documentary at the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) 2020.
[8] The film tells the story of the protagonist Boniface Mwangi, nicknamed "Softie", Kenyan slang for "wimp", in his childhood years but who has ironically turned out as one of the most daring and audacious activists in Kenya at the forefront of fighting injustices in the country.
The film chronicles the activist's seven-year journey beginning with chaos-filled street protests and culminating in Boniface's decision to run for a political seat in his childhood neighbourhood, Starehe constituency, where he is confronted by the reality of challenging strong political dynasties.
The production of Softie started in 2013 after an encounter between the film's director and producer Sam Soko and Boniface Mwangi.