By Jimmy Chazama:
A film titled Justice, which tells the story of human trafficking, screened for the first time at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on Friday.
The movie, which has a cast dominated by women, won the hearts of the impressive audience; with many saying “it is good with the story well told”.
The film, which stars actors such as award-winning filmmaker Joyce Mhango Chavula, entrepreneur Dorothy Kingston and Diana Liabuba, kept people focused throughout as it journeyed with them on a story of human trafficking.
Politician and Reserve Bank former governor Dalitso Kabambe, who was the guest of honour, applauded the film saying it tackles an important issue of human trafficking.
“The film is good and the story creatively told. I am also impressed with the talent and dedication of the cast. The film has also empowered women by having a good number starring in it,” Kabambe said.
Lilongwe City Mayor Esther Sagawa also praised the producers of the film for having more women in the film.
“I am happy that more women have starred in this film. They have not just made up the numbers but they have also done well. There is a need to empower women in all the sectors to take up different roles and it includes filmmaking,” Sagawa said.
The film’s executive producer, who is also part of the cast, Gibson Ngalamila, hailed people for showing up for the premiere, saying next up, they are looking at screening it in other areas.
“We worked so hard in producing this film. It is there to provide the much needed entertainment but also bring about change,” Ngalamila said.
Kingston, wife to Amapiano star Zeze Kingston, said she is excited to be part of the film taking into consideration that this is her debut outing.
“I enjoyed acting in the film, and I am sure that, for me, this is not the end but the beginning. I hope my participation inspires women out there to take interest in acting,” she said.
Other notable people, who patronised the premiere included Boniface Massah, Commissioner from Malawi Human Rights Commission, and renowned poet Q Malewezi, who is also special adviser to President Lazarus Chakwera on creative industries.
