Host a Maranatha Movie Event! African Movie Options

Host a Maranatha Movie Event!

For a relaxing, entertaining (even educational) way to raise awareness and funds, why not

organise a movie event! You might have a film already in mind, but if you’d like an African flavour

for your movie event, below are a few you might like to check out.

We’d love to make your planning easy. Please feel free to use the following materials and ideas,

or create your own:

 Movie Event Planning Checklist

 Invitations

 Posters / Fliers

 Maranatha Movie email fliers

 Maranatha Movie labels for popcorn etc.

 Short YouTube about Maranatha Health: https://youtu.be/aS-KYthxGOk

African Movie Options

Queen of Katwe

2016 ‧ Drama/Sport ‧ 2h 4m ‧ PG ‧ English

Available: DVD; YouTube & Google Play ($13.99)

Watch a trailer: https://youtu.be/z4l3-_yub5A

Living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-

year-old Phiona and her family. Her world changes one day when she meets

Robert Katende, a missionary who teaches children how to play chess. Phiona

becomes fascinated with the game and soon becomes a top player under

Katende's guidance. Her success in local competitions and tournaments opens the door to a bright

future and a golden chance to escape from a life of poverty.

Black Panther

2018 ‧ Fantasy/Sci-fi ‧ 2h 15m ‧ M ‧ English

Available: DVD; YouTube & Google Play ($5.99); Stan (Subscription)

Watch a trailer: https://youtu.be/xjDjIWPwcPU

After the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the African nation of

Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly

reappears, T'Challa's mettle as king -- and as Black Panther -- gets tested when

he's drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at

risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power

of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.

Maranatha Health | abn: 15 928 552 503 | contact@maranathahealth.org | www.maranathahealth.org

Half of a Yellow Sun

2013 ‧ Drama ‧ 1h 53m ‧ M ‧ English ‧ YouTube & Google Play ($3.99)

Watch a trailer: https://youtu.be/rwzjpFJdlHo

Twin sisters (Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose) from a wealthy Nigerian family

take wildly different paths in life, but both become swept up in the struggle to

establish Biafra as an independent republic. From the award-winning producers

of The Last King of Scotland.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

2019 ‧ Drama ‧ 1h 53m ‧ M ‧ English, Chewa ‧ Netflix (Subscription)

Watch a trailer: https://youtu.be/nPkr9HmglG0

A 13-year-old boy is thrown out of the school he loves when his family can no

longer afford the fees. He sneaks into the library and learns how to build a

windmill to save his village from a famine.

Lionheart

2018 ‧ Drama ‧ 1h 35m ‧ PG ‧ English, Igbo ‧ Netflix (Subscription)

Watch a trailer: https://youtu.be/v45GprEyM7U

Adaeze wants to substitute for her father, Chief Ernest Obiagu, when he can no

longer run his company due to health issues. Her father, however, asks his

brother Godswill to take his place, and Adaeze must work hard to save the

company and prove herself in a male-dominated world.

The African Doctor

2016 ‧ Drama/Comedy ‧ 1h 33m ‧ PG ‧ French ‧ Netflix (Subscription)

Watch a trailer: https://youtu.be/F2UZe8FNsck

Seyolo Zantoko, a recent medical graduate of Congolese descent in France,

struggles to integrate in a rural village, but winds up one of the most respected

doctors in the region. Based on a true story, The African Doctor is a lighthearted

but moving comedy about making a home in a strange new world.

Maranatha Health | abn: 15 928 552 503 | contact@maranathahealth.org | www.maranathahealth.org

Movie Event Planning Checklist

Pick a movie

Choose a favourite – “Queen of Katwe” or “Black Panther” are great options, or there are

many to choose from on Netflix or other online formats.

Location

Do you have space at home, or is there a larger space you can access so more people can

attend (hall, school, church)? Will the movie be screened inside or outside? Try to aim for a

place that has a good ratio of seating space to screen size. Do you have enough seats,

cushions or rugs, or could you ask your guests to bring their own?

Date and time

Pick a date and consider what time will your event be held? Do you need to add coverings to

windows etc to block distracting sunlight during the movie?

Equipment

Do you have a big screen or projector, or can you borrow one? Make sure it’s compatible

with your computer’s outputs and that you will have adequate sound. Test it out in advance.

Guest list

With your space in mind prepare your guest list. If you have plenty of room, why not ask

your friends to bring a friend.

Invitations

Simply add your event details to the stationery provided and start inviting. Alternatively,

create your own.

Set up an event online

Set up and event on Facebook or other social media. You can upload the Maranatha Movie

image, a movie poster, or your welcoming face! Clearly state the location, date, time, rsvp

and what to bring. Make it clear that this is a fundraising event and the ticket price involved

will go to Maranatha Health.

Snacks and drinks

Popcorn is an easy, tasty and inexpensive option. You might like to print out some

Maranatha Movie Night labels to paste on popcorn paper bags or cartons. Fruit platters are

another great option - refreshing, filling and quiet to eat. Add your own favourite snacks.

Alternatively, ask people to bring food or a drink to share.

Event schedule

Consider when you can do a brief presentation on Maranatha Health and what the money

raised will help to achieve. We’ve provided a video link to share with your guests, some

stories, or share your own story and thoughts. A movie interlude is a great way to make this

happen, as well as providing time for refreshments.

Maranatha Health | abn: 15 928 552 503 | contact@maranathahealth.org | www.maranathahealth.org

Event Invitations

You’re Invited…

…to attend an African Movie Night

to raise money for Maranatha

Health’s work improving health

outcomes in rural Uganda.

Date:

Time:

Cost:

Location:

We will be watching the film x and

sharing stories about what life is

like in Uganda.

RSVP:

You’re Invited…

…to attend an African Movie Night

to raise money for Maranatha

Health’s work improving health

outcomes in rural Uganda.

Date:

Time:

Cost:

Location:

We will be watching the film x and

sharing stories about what life is

like in Uganda.

You’re Invited…

…to attend an African Movie Night

to raise money for Maranatha

Health’s work improving health

outcomes in rural Uganda.

Date:

Time:

Cost:

Location:

We will be watching the film x and

sharing stories about what life is

like in Uganda.

RSVP:

Maranatha Health | abn: 15 928 552 503 | contact@maranathahealth.org | www.maranathahealth.org

Information about Maranatha Health

Maranatha Health's dream is that every child in our region of Uganda has access to high quality

compassionate health care, and that every individual is empowered to make healthy choices so

their household can thrive. We are working with the local community in Uganda to make this dream

a reality, through innovative grass roots community programs and our current 30-bed paediatric

hospital.

To achieve our dream we are building a purpose built MH facility, to replace our less-than-ideal

current rental facility. This will ensure even more children and mothers can access our life-saving

services, allow us to scale our community programs, and serve as a centre for excellence and

training in the region. Excitingly, we have purchased the land on which to build! Now, we urgently

need the funds to continue our work and construct our facility.

This work in spreading health and hope isn’t easy. It’s slow, and complicated, and there are many

barriers that get in the way of this happening fast. Thanks to the incredible work of our dedicated

team in Uganda however, we are on our way to seeing this dream unfold. Recently *Grace, a little

girl, came to our clinic. When she arrived she was extremely weak and malnourished, just skin and

bones with hollow eyes that would stare off into the distance. Her parents did the best they could,

but they were extremely poor and had other significant issues, which meant they were begging from

neighbours for their food to survive. Grace had never been to school. But Grace was a fighter – little

did we know that within this withdrawn child was an incredibly resilient spirit full of energy and joy.

After a few months of care at our clinic, feeding her nutritious meals and treating her complex health

issues, and with our community staff working intensively with Grace’s family and their neighbours,

the situation has been transformed. Grace is now a bubbling confident child, eager to tell her

Maranatha Health family how well she is doing at school! Rather than us being a blessing to her,

Grace and her energy has inspired us further towards our dream!

To impact many more children like Grace we need people like you, to join with us to see this

Ugandan region thriving and healthy.

With gratitude,

The Maranatha Health Team

Maranatha Health | abn: 15 928 552 503 | contact@maranathahealth.org | www.maranathahealth.org

Thank You!

Regardless of how ‘much’ or how ‘little’ you raise, your contribution will make a difference to

people in Kabarole.

STEP 1: Plan your fundraiser

STEP 2: Contact us to register your fundraiser

[email protected] | 0449 965 757

We can promote it on our Facebook page. Just provide the title of the fundraiser, some

information and a picture, as well as contact details or a way for people to act to support your

fundraiser.

STEP 3: Receive your registration pack

The registration pack will help you collect donations. We can provide a Maranatha Health money

box, or access to an online fundraising portal. We will also provide brochures and flyers and other

media you might need to help you get the Maranatha Health name out there as part of your

fundraiser.

STEP 4: Run your fundraiser and let us know how it goes!

Take photos and send them to us, and email us feedback on your event. There might even be a

new opportunity for next year that we could help or get on board with.

If you're an instagrammer or tweeter, get your event onto social media:

#maranathahealth #maranathamovienight

For any further information please contact us.