What They Say...

‘This is a very important film. We must learn, indeed, from Pastor James and Imam Ashafa and multiply in a thousand places their experience of healing and reconciliation.’

Kofi Anan
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Provincial Administration and Internal Security, Govt of Kenya
'Peace needs to be deepened. There are no permanent angels or permanent devils in any community. This film is a resource of best practice. It reflects the indomitable spirit of the Kenyan people.'

Francis Kimemia, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Provincial Administration and Internal Security, Govt of Kenya
Special Envoy to Sudan for the All Africa Conference of Churches, former General Secretary of the World Council of Churches
‘This film deals with real needs felt by ordinary people. It shows that there are solutions to what seem to be almost intractable conflicts. It can help people reject violence, it can foster reconciliation and healing, it can help people find answers.’

Rev Dr Sam Kobia, Special Envoy to Sudan for the All Africa Conference of Churches, former General Secretary of the World Council of Churches
President of the Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims
‘This film shows the success of dialogue. It is a showcase of what can be done and what has been done.’

Professor Algahafur Elbusaidy, President of the Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims
‘An African Answer is instructive. Pastor James and Imam Ashafa are untiring examples of the potential for reconciliation and the depth of resources that faith traditions can bring.’

Katherine Marshall in The Washington Post