The Magic Lion

This animated short is about a Kenyan boy who goes on a quest to save the life of his sick grandfather. In his search for healers in a mysterious village, he encounters a strange lion caught in a trap. Upon being freed, the lion gratefully takes the boy on an adventure.

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This animated short is about a Kenyan boy who goes on a quest to save the life of his sick grandfather. In his search for healers in a mysterious village, he encounters a strange lion caught in a trap. Upon being freed, the lion gratefully takes the boy on an adventure.

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Credits

• director
  Charles Githinji
  
• producer
  George Johnson
  
• executive producer
  Svend-Erik Eriksen
  
  Rina Fraticelli
  
• voice
  Michael Dobson
  
  Comfort Adesuwa Ero
  
• composer
  Celso Muchado
  
• musician
  Celso Muchado
  
• music recording
  Sidney Perez
  
• editor
  Ian Roe
  
• sound design
  Alex MacFarlane
  
• editing services
  Ear-Shot Productions
  
• sound services
  Ear-Shot Productions
  
• creative consultant
  Joy Russell
  
• research
  Joy Russell
  
• consultant - animation
  Claire Maxwell
  
• consultant - technical
  Rubén Möller
  
• consultant - content
  Reg Denis
  
• production supervisor
  Kathryn Lynch
  
• program administrator
  Bruce Hagerman
  

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Study Guide

Guide 1

Study African cultures and the tradition of the quest to enter manhood. How does this tradition relate to the film? Explore the notion of the hero’s quest and its significance in our culture. What are some examples? (Jesus, Star Wars, The Hobbit, etc.) How does spiritual or religious faith help us to find strength in hard times?

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