Last week, the MPI Original and BET Original Film Kemba screened as an official selection at the 12th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival, where it was awarded Best Feature. The Washington, DC-based festival showcases the vital role of whistleblowers in society and honors those who speak truth to power.

Based on the true story of Kemba Smith, Kemba stars Nesta Cooper (Apple TV’s See) in the titular role. The film follows the journey of Kemba, a sheltered college student who falls in love with a man, only to find out he isn’t who he seems. When Kemba learns of her boyfriend Khalif’s true identity as a drug kingpin, he turns abusive—grooming straight-laced Kemba to overlook his illicit dealings. Though she never dealt or handled drugs, in a tragic turn of events, Kemba receives an outrageous sentence for her boyfriend’s crimes—placing her in the middle of the government’s “war on drugs.” Actors Sean Patrick Thomas and Michelle Hurd give stand-out performances in this timely biopic.

The film is available to stream exclusively on BET+. Click here to start your free seven-day trial on the BET+ platform! You can also learn how you can host a screening of Kemba in your community at KembaMovie.com.