Film Talk with Lauren DeFilippo and Sam Soko, Directors of FREE MONEY

Moderation: Barbara Off


FREE MONEY, KE, US 2022, Lauren DeFilippo, Sam Soko


“Nothing is for free. How can you give us money without wanting
anything in return?” the inhabitants of a village in Kenya ask.
The American NGO GiveDirectly will pay every villager 22 US
dollars per month for 12 years. The universal basic income is
funded by the likes of Google. An experiment on people that aims
to combat poverty but also raises moral questions. 


Biographies


Sam Soko is a Kenyan director, producer and editor. He
screened the world premiere of his debut film SOFTIE at the 2020
Sundance Film Festival. He is the co-founder of LBx Africa, a
Kenyan production company that brings African perspectives to
international audiences.


Lauren DeFilippo works as a director and producer for
Insignia, a New York-based production company. In 2021, she was
named to DOC NYC and HBO's annual list of "40 Under 40"
documentarians to keep an eye on.