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In our society, domestic workers are looked down upon and sometimes mistreated to the extent that they do not see any hope beyond their gardens and kitchens. However, filmmaker and pastor Nevil Sandama has seen more value in these general workers and engaged them for a film titled “A Walk to Remember” that is expected to premier on July 16 in Mandara.Sandama, who was based in South Africa for some years, is back home and is currently training film-making at Chikurubi Prison.
In an interview with this publication, Sandama said his intention was to restore hope in the hopeless sects of the society.
“We are going to be premièring a new movie called ‘A Walk To Remember’ from around 7pm. The film features the guys who are employed as gardeners and house maids, some of whom have lost hope,” said Sandama.
Sandama said with the vast knowledge he gained over the years after working with some filmmakers from Hollywood, he saw it fit to impart the skills to those who have lost hope.
“This is going to be a life-changing opportunity for the members of the society who have given up hope in life and do not have confidence in themselves.
“The cast comprises people who have never acted and we produced something that the nation can watch and enjoy. It gives people a chance to see the talent in these people,” he said.
“My wish is to bring the whole community together to share life even though we are living in different conditions. This film will be shown at Mandara Shopping Centre.
“We did not want to take it to other plush venues since these guys’ companions cannot afford to attend such events, but our choice is going to accommodate everyone. We will make it more of a family fun day with artistes like Willom and Gary Tight, Nesto and Dino Mudondo coming to support us.”
According to Sandama, “A Walk to Remember” story line revolves around a family ruined by abuse being perpetrated by a father who eventually finds himself at loggerheads with his son.
As the son watches his defenceless mother being ill-treated, he goes to live on the streets and gangs up with other street kids to kill his abusive father.
Sandama is no stranger to film industry as he has done other films here and in SA.
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