THE
WEIGHT
OF WATER

COMING SOON TO A THEATRE NEAR YOU

The incredible true story of faith in action, extraordinary courage, and a movement that forever changed one of the most forgotten places on earth.

Kibera · NAIROBI, KENYA

The Weight of Water documentary film poster featuring a child holding a water bottle above Kibera

THE STORY

THE IMPOSSIBLE
BEGAN TO UNFOLD.

In Kibera—one of Africa’s largest and most densely populated slums—a driven humanitarian takes on an almost impossible mission. But as distrust, cultural conflict, financial pressure, and failing health bring the work to the brink of collapse, he confronts the pride beneath his determination. The Weight of Water is a deeply personal story of surrender: learning to release control, trust God and the people closest to the work, and accept that no calling was ever meant to be carried alone.

Kibera community members celebrating as clean water flows

CLEAN WATER. LIVING WATER.

Kibera · NAIROBI, KENYA

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT

Only a short walk from Kibera is Nairobi—a bustling metropolitan area with modern amenities, conveniences and comforts. In stark contrast, families in Kibera live in metal structures no larger than an average bathroom or kitchen pantry, with some tapping into neighboring electrical lines simply to bring light into their homes.

408,000+

people call Kibera home

NO ACCESS

to clean, safe drinking water

78 LATRINES

serve the entire community

Sewage flowing into water

SEWAGE FLOWS

freely through alleys, homes, and waterways

The Filmmakers

Executive Producers

Christopher Beth
Bob Elder
Chris Burgess

PRODUCERS

Derrick Mesulamu
Griffin Beth

DIRECTOR

Michael Poole

Writer

Chris Burgess

Music by

Jordan Lehning

Sound Design

Jeremy Mazza

Director of Photography

Levi Sampley

Presented by

The Weight of Water official film credits and production logos