Gun to Tape

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Gun to Tape
Directed byDavid Forbes
Release date
  • 2012 (2012)
CountryKenya

Gun to Tape is a 2012 Kenyan documentary, directed by David Forbes, about Kenyan long distance runners David Rudisha and Edna Kiplagat as they prepare for the 2012 Summer Olympics. It was nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Documentary at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. [1] [2] [3]

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References

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  2. "Gun To Tape – Kenya's Olympic Journey". the-star.co.ke. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  3. "65th Lola Kenya Screen film forum INVITATION". filmkenya.co.ke. Archived from the original on 27 December 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2014.