The Shadow Scholars

(The Shadow Scholars)

Many educated people in Kenya are unable to find qualified work in their own country. As a result, they often make a living by writing essays for students at Western universities. How does this secretive plagiarism ecosystem function, and why does it reach even the most prestigious institutions?

Sociologist Patricia Kingori, the youngest Black professor in Oxford’s history, embarks on an investigative journey to uncover the darker side of academic life. The film thoughtfully reveals the lives of people who, under intense time and financial pressure, anonymously produce academic work on demand. Their invisible labor raises provocative questions about the relationship between the global South and North, and about the very purpose of higher education itself.

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Basic information about the film

Title	The Shadow Scholars
Original Language	English, Swahili
Subtitles	Czech, English
Premiéra	Czech premiere
Film type	Full-length documentary
Year of Production	2024
Country of Origin	UK
Length	97 min.
Director	Eloise King
Sales	Dogwoof Cleo Veger cleo@dogwoof.com

Guests attending the post-screening debate

Anna Kotvalová

moderator

Eloise King

director

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14. 03. 20:30

Kino Pilotů
Donská 19, Praha 10

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19. 03. 18:00

Prague Municipal Library – Large Hall
Mariánské nám. 1, Praha 1

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Anna Kotvalová, moderator
Eloise King, director

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