tanzanian film producer and director omar kaseko debuts with 'Jelani'

Trailer of a new movie "Jelani" coming out in January 2011. It was produced and directed by a Tanzania up and coming film producer Omar Kaseko who lives in Washington, DC. It will also be available for sale on DVD online. This is Omar's first full length film.

The movie will also be released in Tanzania sometime in 2011 after the debut release in the USA. Look out for more details on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/family/Kaseko/1#!/pages/Jelani-Film/181062648575942


Starring: Peter Walden, Sasha Ryan, Nichole Chimere, Humphrey Muturi, AJ Ubao

Directed By: Omar Chase Kaseko (contact email: omarykaseko@gmail.com )

Written By: Omar Chase Kaseko and Sasha Ryan

Description:
Directed by Omar Kaseko Jelani film tells the story of a young Tanzanian man (Jelani), and young African-American woman (Bobbie). The film portray some of the cultural differences between African immigrants in the U.S. and African-Americans by focusing on a personal relationship between Peter Walden (Jelani)and Sasha Ryan (Bobbie). The relationship becomes even more complex when factors such as gender, class, and level of education are added. Jelani shows us tensions between Africans and African-Americans due to significant differences in culture, historical, economic, political, and social contexts.

Directed by Omar Kaseko Jelani film tells the story of a young Tanzanian man (Jelani), and young African-American woman (Bobbie). The film portray some of the cultural differences between African immigrants in the U.S. and African-Americans by focusing on a personal relationship between Peter Walden (Jelani)and Sasha Ryan (Bobbie). The relationship becomes even more complex when factors such as gender, class, and level of education are added. Jelani shows us tensions between Africans and... (read more)

Produced By:
Kali Imagez, Ashes Video Production and Silvino Lima