The Bad Mexican
The Bad Mexican is a 2017 Ugandan short comedy film written and directed by Loukman Ali. It stars Adnan Senkumba as Kenneth Senkumba, with Joel Okuyo Atiku as Moses, Brommie Abrahamz and Toni Darkmit in supporting roles. The film features dialogue in English, Luganda, and Lugbara, with captions provided. Set in Kampala, the film humorously explores themes of ambition, debt, and misadventure, opening with the caption: "Unfortunately this is a true story..." followed by shots of Kampala's skyline.
Plot
Kenneth Senkumba, a young Ugandan writer, dreams of submitting his script, also titled The Bad Mexican, to an influential producer at the Masters Music office to secure funds to pay off a $300 debt to a gangster loan shark named Moses. Despite paying Moses for eight months, the debt continues to accumulate. While driving to deliver his script, Kenneth is warned by a friend that Moses is looking for him and has his phone number, prompting Kenneth to contemplate drastic measures to avoid Moses' wrath.Advised by a friend, Kenneth attempts to order clothes from a company called Trendz, which delivers via GPS. Due to a glitch in their app, a motorcycle courier delivers a grey French cap worth 20,000 UgX instead of the expected clothing. Disappointed, Kenneth pays the courier, a young boy who had earlier splashed him with puddle water, for his multi-coloured "ugly trousers". The boy leaves happily in his boxer shorts with cash in hand. After submitting his script in a khaki envelope, a receptionist gives Kenneth a number, instructing him not to call but to wait for a callback if selected. The next day, Moses, wielding a bat and accompanied by three goons, searches for Kenneth at his apartment block, escalating the stakes of Kenneth's predicament.