Ice Lions is inspired by Kenya's first national ice hockey team, recorded with Kenyan actors at 4 AM from Nairobi.
As heard by us
A Kenyan ice hockey story that turns an improbable dream into a grounded, forward-moving adventure.
Ice Lions turns a remarkable real-world story into a brisk, appealing adventure. It follows John as he chases ice hockey in Kenya, where there is no rink, and keeps widening the story through rollerblades, a mysterious letter, and the Nairobi Lux Hotel.
Why you'd press play
For a sports story with real-world grit and a weirdly charming mystery.
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