Takeaways

• Reach A Hand Africa’s film “The Unforgivable” earned six nominations at the 2026 Uganda Film Festival Awards.
• The film addresses domestic violence, trauma, healing, and positive male involvement in family health.
• Produced under the Men+ Project, the film uses storytelling to promote social change and awareness.

Reach A Hand Africa’s advocacy film The Unforgivable has earned six nominations at the 2026 Uganda Film Festival Awards.

Produced by Reach A Hand Africa Chief Executive Officer Humphrey Nabimanya, the film is part of the organisation’s creative storytelling efforts under the #MenPlus Project, a campaign that promotes positive male involvement in family planning and broader sexual and reproductive health (SRH).

The Unforgivable is one of three productions under the Men+ creative series, alongside Operation Salongo by Denis D Junior and Wuuzi by David Mukama. The projects explore different aspects of men’s roles in maternal health, family planning, and household decision-making.

Directed by Matovu Martin Eric, The Unforgivable follows the story of Salaama, a teacher whose seemingly stable life falls apart after her husband loses his job and turns to alcohol abuse and violence. As painful memories from her childhood resurface, Salaama is forced to confront cycles of abuse she believed she had escaped.

The film tackles themes of domestic violence, intergenerational trauma, and the difficult journey between revenge and healing, as Salaama struggles to protect her daughter while seeking emotional freedom.

Together, the three films form part of Reach A Hand Africa’s wider Men+ Project, which aims to challenge harmful norms surrounding masculinity and encourage men to take a more active role in family planning and maternal health decisions. Through creative storytelling, the project seeks to spark conversations, shift perceptions, and promote shared responsibility within families and relationships.

“These nominations are a testament to the individual and collective efforts of the amazing cast and crew who brought this work of art to life,” said Humphrey Nabimanya.

He added that the recognition reflects the growing influence of creative arts in driving social change and advancing conversations around men’s involvement in family health.

The Uganda Film Festival nominations further highlight the role of film as a powerful advocacy tool that can challenge stigma, encourage reflection, and inspire healthier, more informed communities.