The Kenyan documentary 'Searching for Am...' has been nominated for a prestigious News & Documentary Emmy Award. The film, directed by Sam Soko, is nominated in the Outstanding Social Issue Documentary category. The 45th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled for later in 2026.
The film follows a young boy's quest for truth and justice after the killing of his father, a human rights activist, during Kenya's 2017 election period. It explores themes of political violence, trauma, and the search for closure.
The nomination was announced by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). This recognition highlights the growing impact of African storytelling on the global documentary stage.
Other nominees in the same category include '20 Days in Mariupol' and 'The Territory'. The full list of nominees was published by NATAS in early 2026.
