Apostles of Cinema

Apostles of Cinema (2023) is a documentary film directed by Gertrude Malizana, Darragh Amelia, Cece Mlay, Jesse Gerard Mpango.

Apostles of Cinema follows Frank, DJ Black, and Rehema — three devoted film workers in Tanzania — as they reintroduce a classic piece of the country’s film history to their audiences of working class cinephiles. We join them, alongside Maangamizi: The Ancient One (2001), on a journey through the labyrinth of informal libraries, studios, and cinemas that exist to keep film and film culture alive. A testament to the profound cultural value of film when made truly accessible.