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.

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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.