“UNBANKABLE” is an investigative documentary that embarks on a seven-year, seven-country quest, captured through the lenses of African-majority film crews. The film, produced by Luke Willms, delves into the realm of economic resilience and innovation, drawing inspiration from his father’s groundbreaking micro-finance experiment in Africa. Raised on the continent while his father researched the behavioral determinants of HIV/AIDS, Luke’s unique perspective sets the stage for a thought-provoking exploration.

Influenced by his father’s experiment boasting a remarkable 99% repayment rate, Luke undertakes a cinematic investigation to challenge the conventional narrative that the West is the sole solution provider. With a blend of African upbringing and Western exposure, he endeavors to discover if Africa’s resilience can offer a transformative path for the struggling Western economy. 

“UNBANKABLE” unfolds as a compelling journey into paradox, innovation, and resilience, centered around the pivotal question: Can Africa Save The West? As economic challenges continue to surge worldwide, the documentary invites audiences on a profound and eye-opening exploration, questioning whether Africa’s rich tapestry of tradition and innovation holds the key to Western economic revival.

Navigating through micro-finance, community banks, mobile-money, digital lending, and groundbreaking technological experiments involving bitcoin, the film challenges the prevailing narratives of progress, enriched by in-depth two-year character follow-ups, providing a nuanced understanding of the evolving economic landscape.

Set against the backdrop of untold possibilities, “UNBANKABLE” is an exploration of uncharted territories where economic, cultural, and technological forces converge. Ultimately, ‘Unbankable’ arrives at a silent revolution that could redefine the very fabric of our profit-obsessed world — leaving audiences to ponder the untapped potential of Africa’s resilience in reshaping the future of global finance and societal progress.