Uhuru
An intimate portrait of three people living with Parkinson’s disease in Tanzania, revealing the challenges of diagnosis, stigma, and access to life changing care.
Synopsis
Uhuru is an intimate documentary exploring life with Parkinson’s disease in Tanzania, where access to healthcare remains limited. Through the personal journeys of three individuals living with the condition, the film reveals the daily realities of managing symptoms, seeking diagnosis, and navigating a system not equipped to support neurological illness. As their stories unfold, the film highlights the challenges of misdiagnosis, the absence of essential medication, and the stigma that surrounds Parkinson’s within the wider community. Alongside these obstacles, UHURU also captures resilience, dignity, and the profound difference that access to treatment and understanding can make. Grounded in lived experience, the film offers a powerful reflection on health, inequality, and the human cost of systemic gaps in care.
