Episode #8 - Building 62

Today, we are diving into Building 62, a 30-minute Ugandan short film written and directed by Hakeem Ziwa.The premise is straightforward: a depressed university student digs into her late father's political history, only to find herself in a deadly fight for her life. Featuring a cast that includes Brenda Clare, Tembe Dennis, Samuel Ibanda, and Maureen Mona, the film is a masterclass in local technical filmmaking, even if the story struggles to keep up.(Fun fact: It currently holds a 9.1 out of 10 on IMDb, courtesy of nine voters who are almost certainly the director's family.)Here is a breakdown of what works and what doesn't.