
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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
Leave your thoughts about A Small Act.
| The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerThe film couldn't be more heartening - yes, individual actions do make a difference. But it's bittersweet as well. You can't help wondering about all the children who don't get tapped on the shoulder by the hand of fate. |
| Daily Mirror (UK)David EdwardsThe budget may be small change and it comes with no stars, but here's a documentary with a whole heap of heart. |
| Shadows on the WallRich ClineThis multi-layered documentary couldn't be more inspirational if it tried. As it shows the ripple effect of an act of charity, we begin to understand that anything we can do might actually help. |
| ViewLondonMatthew TurnerWell made, powerfully moving and genuinely inspirational documentary that shows the astonishing ripple effect of an act of charity. |
| Radio TimesDavid ParkinsonThe message here is certainly inspirational, but the film is cinematically conservative and fails to pack much political punch. |
| GuardianPeter BradshawJennifer Arnold's heartfelt and idealistic documentary celebrates the remarkable effect of a small - actually, not so small - act of altruism. |
| Empire MagazinePatrick PetersAn understated doc that will inspire and move you. |
| Little White LiesKevin HarleyHeartening as small acts are, the bigger issues here demand a more rigorous address. |
| Time OutEric HynesIt's an inspiring narrative-as are the interwoven stories of three students hoping to earn that educational gift-but the doc itself is more of a telethon-ready fund-raiser than a work of dramatic reportage. |
| Village VoiceSimon AbramsArnold just expects her audience to accept that Mburu's doing the best he can and revere him for it. |