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Official Selection - 74th Academy Awards
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Summoned to the majestic heights of Kilimanjaro, two women --one African, one American-- are led by an ancient and mysterious ancestor on a primal journey of spiritual awakening.

 

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Best Film; Best Actress - Zanzibar International Film Festival
Paul Robeson Award Best Feature Film - Newark Black Film Festival
Best Actress - Southern African Film Festival
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MAANGAMIZI - THE ANCIENT ONE represents the first creative feature project under the Gris-Gris Films banner and brought together an international cast and crew.  The creation of MAANGAMIZI - THE ANCIENT ONE is the result of the collaborative vision of the filmmaking team of Ron Mulvihill, and Martin Mhando (directors/producers); Queenae Taylor Mulvihill (producer/screenwriter); and composer/musician Cyril Neville. Additionally, the support of Jonathan Demme, as Executive Producer has been essential. This unique story unites three distinctive cultures which form a drama striking in its universality.
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MAANGAMIZI - THE ANCIENT ONE is a story about three women; a doctor, her patient and the ancient and mysterious ancestor who brings them together. It is a tale of healing through love, compassion and forgiveness. It is the spiritual journey of the soul. It is a story that seeks to reclaim the connection between Africa and her Diaspora. It is a story that dares to represent the histories of two continents as it peels away layers upon layers of pain and ultimately brings healing of the soul.
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Filmed in 35mm on location in East Africa and featuring a hypnotic score by Grammy Award winner Cyril Neville, MAANGAMIZI presents a compelling cinematic vision of a single world and a single mankind.

FROM THE DESK OF ALICE WALKER
     "MAANGAMIZI - The Ancient One...is more than a movie.  It is a look at how we've been torn at our roots; severed from nourishment at the source...Those of us who can remember and honor who we have been over eons of time, will be able to inspire the whole world to greater heights of compassion."                            
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GRIS-GRIS FILMS  CONGRATULATES THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA ON ITS SELECTION AND OFFICIAL ENTRY OF MAANGAMIZI TO THE 74th ACADEMY AWARDS IN THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM CATEGORY.

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