One World Screening: The Shadow Scholars

One World Liberec

Many educated people in Kenya cannot find work that matches their qualifications at home. They often earn a living by writing essays for students at Western universities. How does this hidden ecosystem of academic plagiarism operate, reaching even the most prestigious institutions?

Sociologist Patricia Kingori, the youngest Black professor in Oxford’s history, sets out to investigate the darker side of academic life. With empathy, the film portrays people who anonymously produce academic work to order under financial pressure and tight deadlines. Their invisible labour raises provocative questions about the relationship between the Global South and North, and about the very purpose of higher education.

Advance ticket sales close at 12:00 noon on the day of the screening. Tickets can then be bought at the venue.