A film by Phil Sansom & Inigo Gilmore
Documentary – 82 Minutes – English/UK 2020
TOPOWA! is a journey of hope that celebrates the power of music to change lives. From the Katwe slums in Uganda to the streets of London and the fields of Cheltenham Festival, we follow five young teacher musicians and the Brass For Africa band as they prepare for an unforgettable experience that will transform their lives forever.
Raindance Film Festival 2020
Berlin Independent Film Festival 2021
Raindance Film Festival – Best Music Documentary 2020
“TOPOWA! is a love letter to music and creativity in the best possible way, showcasing how great art can, at its best, break down barriers between classes, cultures and levels of privilege. It’s as uplifting and as optimistic as cinema, in this year from hell, can get. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★” – Flickering Myth
