The documentary, TANZANIA: A JOURNEY WITHIN, directed by Sylvia Caminer, which follows the journey of two unlikely friends, Kristen Kenney, a privileged young American woman, and Venance Ndibalema, a Tanzanian scientist/philosopher, as they travel across Tanzania, opens in NYC April 25 in conjunction with World Malaria Day, and in LA on May 2, before expanding nationwide.

 After nine long years in the USA furthering his education Venance is traveling home to Tanzania with Kristen, a close American friend from a vastly differing background. As Venance leads Kristen through his native countryside, they experience the ancient culture, the present-day poverty, and the eternal spirituality of his motherland. As Venance struggles to blend his newly learned western philosophy with that of tribal life Kristen experiences a life-changing transformation by observing first-hand the daily struggle to survive for many living on the continent. It is a dramatic, emotional, visually stunning odyssey that challenges and changes our protagonists forever. 

Kristen’s trip, and bout with Malaria there, inspired her to create Malaika For Life– a business which sells bracelets made by Tanzanian women.  Proceeds for each bracelet sold are used to provide life-saving treatment for one African suffering from Malaria – hence their slogan “Buy a Bracelet, Save a Life”.  To date, Malaika For Life has saved over 22,000 lives and has the support of celebrities including Mandy Moore and NBA star Metta World Peace.

Hoping to re-create the success of that campaign, the filmmakers are launching “Buy A Movie Ticket, Save a Life” in conjunction with the theatrical release of TANZANIA: A JOURNEY WITHIN in April.  Proceeds from every ticket sold to the public will be used to provide life-saving treatment for Malaria patients in Africa.  

 http://youtu.be/7wTL5SC8Bj0