The wait is over - Bongoland II screening is this Friday. Director Josiah Kibira in person!
This will be at the Gene Siskel Film Center. It is part of the Black Harvest International Film Festival. The first show will be on Friday, August 15, 6:15 pm -
The second show will be on Wednesday, August 20, 6:15 pm.
The address is Gene Siskel Film Center 164 North State Street Chicago Il 60601 TEL 312-846-2600
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Showing posts with label Thecla Mjatta. Show all posts
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Monday, August 11, 2008
Monday, June 11, 2007
BONGOLAND II - Meet Mama Thecla Mjatta - A veteran actress from Tanzania
Thecla Mjatta is a veteran Tanzanian actress. She first stared acting when she was in Teacher’s Training College in Dar es Salaam. She became a household name in Tanzania performing for Radio Tanzania radio plays in the 70’s & 80’s. With the advent of television in Tanzania, she appeared in numerous TV productions. Thecla has also done many stage plays in Tanzania playing memorable characters.
Thecla has also done extensive film work. She was the possessed aunt in Arusi ya Mariamu, and played Zainabu, the wife of the zealous preacher who dies at her husband’s hands in Maangamizi the Ancient One. Most recently she has done work in the films, Mzee Mkude, Tumaini, and Simu ya Kifo.
In Bongoland II, Mama Thecla will play Juma's mom! For more information about our projects please visit our site. Click here
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