[EN] Sam Soko is an award-winning director, producer, and editor based in Nairobi, Kenya and known for his socio-political storytelling. His first feature-documentary Softie, a story about balancing the deep love of country with the needs of family, premiered at Sundance 2020, winning a special jury prize for editing. His work has been featured at prestigious festivals, earning him awards and Emmy, Peabody, and PGA nominations. A vocal advocate for freedom of expression, he co-founded LBx Africa to promote African perspectives globally.