An African Answer is a sequel to the award-winning documentary The Imam and the Pastor [1]. Both films are directed by Dr Alan Channer. An African Answer depicts an African initiative to foster healing and reconciliation. See more. [2] A screening of the film at UN headquarters in New York [3] led to a UN-supported initiative in Chad, entitled ‘Media and Mediation’ [4]. This in turn led to the production of a new documentary, Chad – a journey to hope.