the story behind the film
scroll down to find out more about the film from our team
join our lead actor as he meets the man who inspired the project for the first time
How did you feel the first time you read the script?
Hear Tongayi Chirisa discuss the project and why it matters.
what is the film about?
tell us about how you met the writer/director
Hear Tongayi and Tobias talk about the genesis of their relationship with the writer-director Jessica J. Rowlands
what do you hope to achieve by sharing your story with the world?
Tobias Mupfuti tells us why he wants his story to be told.
what were your first impressions of tongayi?
why is it important to work with the local community?
Hear Tongayi Chirisa discuss the project’s broader goals within the community and for the Zimbabwean film industry.