Thandiwe Newton’s documentary on Chamisa shortlisted for Oscars

A documentary that was Executive Produced by acclaimed actress Thandiwe Newton and centering on Zimbabwean opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has been nominated for an Oscar.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 10 categories for the upcoming 94th Oscars ceremony.

Film on Chamisa titled “The President” unmasked the alleged rigging in the 2018 election

Thandiwe Newton’s Documentary ‘President’ is among the documentary features shortlisted.

The award winning documentary which focuses on the state of democracy in Zimbabwe was produced by Greenwich Entertainment and directed by Camilla Nielsson, who produced another Zimbabwean documentary (Democrats).

Thandiwe is one of the executive producers together with Danny Glover.

The documentary officially played in theaters last week Friday, 17th of December at Film Forum in New York City.

Thandiwe who has been invested in highlighting issues to do democracy in Zimbabwe was clearly elated with the news.

She tweeted the Oscars shortlist link with the caption, “Argghhhh!!! They’re celebrating in Harare today! #President #ZimbabweanLivesMatter🇿🇼.”

Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa who is the main focus of the documentary also celebrated the achievement saying, “We have made history. This is BIG. Awesome!” Nehanda Radio

94th OscarsAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesCamilla NeilssonDanny GloverGreenwich EntertainmentNelson ChamisaPresidentThandiwe Newton
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  • Jeremiah Munemo

    I will make my own documentaries,I want to see if any one of them will be nominated for their Oscar…

    Documentary about Slavery in Africa,
    Documentary about Colonialism in Africa,
    Documentary about the African Liberation Struggle,
    Documentary about the Western imposed Economic Sanctions imposed on Harare,
    Documentary about the Western backed War that Toppled Gaddafi in Libya,
    Documentary about the Western backed Boko Haram in Nigeria,
    Documentary about the Western backed War in Ethiopia!

    Will any of the above documentaries be nominated for Oscar? Never! Why?

    Coz Oscar is not an award from Africa but it is ‘their’ award!

    Kujutwa ,anodaro Mdara Wangu Nehanda.

    • Wayne Chaminuka

      Jeremiah Munemo kana usingazive wadii hako kungonyarara

    • Polite Ngwenya

      Jeremiah Munemo dofo iwe, idya ne Zanu wakanyarara, and remember to start by writing a documentary about Gukurahundi,2008 short n long sleeve,, and the Coup not coup too,

    • Jon Russell

      Jeremiah Munemo Gukurahundi documentary warisiya wani and documentary on Stolen elections in Africa. I was reading an article on Liberia . In 1947 they had elections and 39 000 were registered to vote and were on the voter’s roll but the then President won the election by 234 000 votes. You have headstart for your documentary. This will win you an Oscar Award

    • Jeremiah Munemo

      Yes,I can write the documentary about Gukurahundi making sure I will not view both Sides of the Coin.Can you tell me any conflict in Africa that is not secretly supported by the West? On Elections in Africa I will talk about the foreign interference in African politics.Where is Democracy if the West is secretly pumping billions of monies sponsoring political parties instead of developing Africa.What is Oscar? Is it not a piece of paper accompanied with biblical Judas Iscariot’s thirty Silver pieces?

    • Ottis Black

      Jeremiah Munemo dzungu haribhadhare wangu

    • Jeremiah Munemo

      Ko inganzi imhosva here kutaura maonero angu? Dzungu rangu riripapi nhai Ottis?

    • Jon Russell

      Jeremiah Munemo Sorry .If an Oscar is just a useless piece of paper sponsored by the West then why are you saying kujutwa . Nani nhai mzkuru waNehanda. Zveku West munozvidawo nhai. Mukasazviwana mobva mati majutwa. Munongogadzirawo yenyu award mongoiti Nehanda Award. By the way urikunyora uchiti mdara Nehanada . Sorry mdara ndiSekuru Kaguvi then mbuya ndivo Nehanda Nyakasikana. Proudly Zimbabwean

    • Jeremiah Munemo

      Brother Jon,Sorry it is my mistake.My Old Facebook Account was locked by Facebook.I was having a friend by the name ‘Nehanda Kaguvi Chaminuka’.He is the one who was using this Signature ‘Kujutwa!’.

    • Jeremiah Munemo

      Azvirevi Zveku West atizvidi.See! It is a must for the West to help develop Africa coz the West is what it is today coz of the sweat of our African Forefathers.Is the West not benefiting from exploiting Africa? See! What are African treasures still doing in Greater Nations Museums? When are they going to return back the African treasures they stole from Africa? You talk of Oscar? I asked you what is Oscar? Who was Oscar? Why can’t Africans unite en create their own African awards? The documentary is a documentary that pleases the West , that’s why the Oscar Award…A useless piece of paper accompanied with thirty ‘Judas Iscariot’ Silver pieces!… Africa must create her own ‘Oscar’ African Awards!

    • Marian Mutanda

      Jeremiah Munemo will support you not uyu wekutora power Morgan arimunyoro

    • Bekezela Mahlangu

      Jeremiah Munemo Documentary about rampant corruption would win the award not just nomination am sure you deliberately left it on that list of yours.

    • Garyford Mhingwa

      Jeremiah Munemo just keep quiet n go farming its raining season just no slavery was better than wats going on now under Zanu pf. Our fathers n mother’s where payed enough salary under British ( Smith)

    • Tendai Mugwagwa

      Jeremiah Munemo Jeremiah the bottom line taakuda zvimwe zvisiri zanu, , rd construction , 2nd republic, development, mega deals , fighting sanctions e.t.c , povo tirikungoti itai muende , we want to exercise our freedom to choose zvatirikuda – uvaudze kuti ngavasanetse herald kushambadza development – taiwona but chirovai pasi

    • Jon Russell

      Don’t worry Gary. He is just a brainwashed kid who was taught that Nehanda Nyakasikana is a man and yet sh is a woman..He can’t tell the difference between a man and a woman. Neither does he know that his President came back from Scotland very very happy that he had met Joe Biden a white US President and was equally overjoyed when he met a white Boris Johnson of Britain. A black President excited to meet a white man ! Sies. Wake up Jeremiah. Don’t believe in everything you hear on radio or TV. . Have an analytical mind. Be your own man. Don’t bark on behalf of others that are busy eating . You will go hungry

    • Raymond Mushaka

      Jeremiah Munemo we as Africans we can not create anything because we don’t think for others too much corruption

    • Reston Ressy

      Jeremiah Munemo make them mkoma you’ll definitely scoop those awards trust me

    • Gamuchirai Matongo

      Jeremiah Munemo your mind is very backward you talk about colonialism this is a different generation. Think about the rampant corruption and mismanagement of the economy kwete kutaura zve colonialism

    • Liz Val Shebah

      Jeremiah Munemo Documentary of the Chinese colonising Africa after their independence and looting but never developing anything.

    • Gift Ngwenya

      Gamuchirai Matongo have you ever given yourself time and analysed who is backing all the corrupt activities happening around Africa the west is the funder of all misfortunes in the world in the name of peace and stability . Just imagine if Africa wipes out corruption and practise good governance who will stand out to lose and be the poorest in the world. The west is just taking advantage on the African leaders because of might and power

  • Edith Ngoma Bere

    Thandi newton is a zimbabwean zvekare saka matii apo mkoma J

  • Murakashi Mukuru

    We are not suprised. Every sellout across the world is given one of these racist awards by neo colonialists.
    It’s a well done for destroying your own people

    • George Chipara

      Murakashi Mukuru If you rig your way in to power does not make you a patriotic, it makes you more like the devil

    • Murakashi Mukuru

      Think about it, the devil is still undefeated to this day. He was there during Adam and Eve. Still here despite all the religions and whatever else.

    • Maurice Maswiswi

      George chiparam what rigging? The issue was contested in an open constitutional court and broadcast. The alliance failed to produce NOT EVEN 1 supposed messed up v11. 2ndly, when asked to be given the opportunity to recount the ballots, alliance team refused. Why? Because they wanted to push a narrative of a rigged election to their slave drivers. Pure fuckery that.

    • James Moyo

      Murakashi Mukuru ndopano tangira huroyi mambo marwadziwa nedocumentary koo akatonga munofa kaaa

    • Murakashi Mukuru

      Achatonga mumba mako. It’s propaganda bs and we are wise to know that

    • James Moyo

      Murakashi Mukuru kkkk Mwari hadakwi murakashi kudenga kwavakuzo davira minamato yedu zvimushonga dzenyu dzava kupera basa sit back relax and let mother nature take course moporaa baba pakugwaraa kwenyu tichakunamatirai

  • Marian Mutanda

    Maroto echando 😂😂😂😂😂 aitei chamisa that deserved honour ?

    • Ngoni Mapomba

      Marian Mutanda

      Kkkkkk haaa vanhu havaverengi maposts vakomana or else mavharwa nechirungu.

  • Stratford Van Heerden

    Who is this Kid Nelson Chamisa?, Siyintanga but if the West is involved in our Affairs,I believe we need to revolutionide further

    • James Moyo

      Stratford Van Heerden its not the west Thandiwe Newton is born of a Zimbabwean parent not everything is about politics bra

    • Stratford Van Heerden

      James Moyo , but can you imagine if this young man ever won , which I pray he does one day soon!
      The promises to those making it happen, Shem!

    • James Moyo

      Stratford Van Heerden this guy was recruited by Tsvangirai he’s been with the party for a very longtime and in Africa its high time we young people where given a chance to change the situation and from my point of view l doubt he will not deliver but eey its politics after all

    • Sailodia Matabvu

      Stratford Van Heerden kid? Yet u clap hands ana Obert Mpofu vachiti vakaenda kuhondo vari vana

    • Stratford Van Heerden

      Sailodia Matabvu , I have no problem with Nelson, I just think their hoping a miracle will remove ZANU PF, or interference from external sources will do the trick!
      ZANU PF needs the same medicine 👁️🛠️

    • Elina Liddle

      Paul Chimwere The Oscar is not for Chamisa but for the good workmanship of Thandiwe . It just saying the documentary was produced to a great standard.

  • Shepherd Nyathi

    Even Hitler and Mussolini and Lenin have documentaries about them. What has he done in such a short time that he has a film about him. Real revolutionaries like Chitepo..Tongogara…Sithole…Mugabe…Joshua Nkomo…Jiri…the list goes have no such films. He must be the darling of the west. He is thier investment project.

    • Elina Liddle

      Shepherd Nyathi Thandiwe Newton is half Zimbabwean. Her father is from Zimbabwe l think . Thats why she made the documentary, l dont think it had anything to do with the West.

    • James Moyo

      Shepherd Nyathi The list was fine up until you listed Mugabe kkkk

    • Shepherd Nyathi

      James Moyo 😂😂😂😂 he played his party too during the liberation war. We can’t erase that part of history even he messed up during his last years as a president.

    • Shepherd Nyathi

      Elina Liddle even though why this boy who hasn’t done anything for Zimbabwe…why not Tsvangirai?

    • James Moyo

      Shepherd Nyathi he manipulated history l personally respect him but l don’t recognise him as part of the liberation struggle because he never had a real agenda only pushing for his stomach and pocket we as civilians later realised it at a later stage

    • Ryan Kanogwere

      Kkkkkk apa ndepe mawar vets regai tisane napoo

    • Shepherd Nyathi

      James Moyo you are right. Even with his manipulative flaws he is part of our long history of liberation.

    • Possenti Mkumbuzi

      Shepherd Nyathi you are free to write documentaries on all the people you listed.We’re waiting to see you do that 🤣🤣

    • Shepherd Nyathi

      Possenti Mkumbuzi give me the money for production and I will tell our story.

    • Lerato Modise

      Documentaries are made in different angles. He can be a month in politics but ane something che interest kuti ayite that Documentary 🤔

    • Edzai Caro

      Shaz tirikufamba nenguva. Thandie Newton is half Zimbabwean. This is big. Iwe wacho do films about the people you mentioned. Hautorina kana plan. Thandie Newton is trying her darnest to highlight injustice irikuitwa as we speak. Congratulate her efforts and then shut up.

    • Sienta P Samoosa

      Shepherd Nyathi Nyathi Nyathi Nyathi 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

    • Gamuchirai Matongo

      Shepherd Nyathi sour grapes
      If it were ED documentary yaitoitwa gala

    • Shepherd Nyathi

      Edzai Caro why should I shut up. Just like you I have a right to say what I think. If you don’t agree with me just move on. You not the Facebook principal. Am not intimidated by wannabe social media bullies. You do that at your house….that is if you have one.

    • Shepherd Nyathi

      Gamuchirai Matongo what has ED got to do with it. I didn’t even mention him among the revolutionaries. Which should tell you about my views about him.

    • Edzai Caro

      Shepherd Nyathi Just shut up please ☺️

    • Shepherd Nyathi

      Edzai Caro if you have nothing to say just get off. Gonzo rema sewage.

    • Allen Chinhengo

      Shepherd NyathiShepherd NyathiNyathi its not a matter oh how long Chamisa had been in politics. Its his impact in Zim politics. After all anyone can have a documentary, its not about the ..PFs only

    • Allen Chinhengo

      Edzai Caro he was going to congratulate her if it was a documentary on one of the zanus

    • Shepherd Nyathi

      Allen Chinhengo who said it’s about zanu? Was Tsvangurai zanu…or Nkomo or Sithole? What impact did he have that is greater than Tsvangirai?

    • Edzai Caro

      Allen Chinhengo Taura hako. Shepherd Nyathi ane big time dzungu. 🤣🤣🤣

    • Reston Ressy

      Terrence Murenge are they awarding Chamisa or the documentary mkoma?

    • Eric Mhlanga

      Terrence Murenge oh chamisa is an american..I didn’t know. U are very intelligent to tell fools like us that….

    • Eric Mhlanga

      But of course u are either stupid or drinking from same cup with oppressors

    • Terrence Murenge

      Eric Mhlanga so when one says USA narrative you only think about Chamisa why….. I didn’t even mansion Chamisa on my statement maybe you started to follow these Oscar awards now that is why you can’t understand what I am talking about.

  • Henry Tinovatenda Deka

    An intelligent, resilient young man indeed, with our country at heart. They are trying their best to discredit your vision to equalize the political play field. Zim is More yours than those who hate you man.

    • Tafadzwa Munyati

      Henry Tinovatenda Deka kkkkk king chamisa akadhakwa ngati daidze muhondo tirirwe nyika irimumaoko eva vengi

  • Charles Dube

    The good thing about this is the world is watching, we are tired of zanupf rigging elections and killing opposition supporters….
    The world must what is happening in Zimbabwe….

    • James Mhlanga

      Charles Dube the world enjoys watching they have been watching forever and they dont care as long as they get cheap labour

    • Charles Dube

      James MhlangaJames Mhlanga people out there must know the truth, we are sick and tired of zanupf propaganda all the time…..
      Always hiding behind sanctions..
      It about time the world Get to know the truth…..

    • Katta Dem MannaBadman

      Charles Dube the world does not care Gadafi a man of his people was killed by Eurocrats because only a handful of people demonstrated. The truth is Africa is not free and 2ndly no freedom.comes.from.a white.man…… 3rdly Africa is suppose to struggle for other continents to survive. If i were you i should stop thinking of the world doing anything and start to find.your place in your country…. Your country needs you more than the world cares

    • Charles Dube

      Katta Dem MannaBadman the organizations that are supposed to help us are turning a blind eye,AU and SADC…..
      As we speak the Chinese have taken over …
      Why don’t they reform and let the people choose they favorite candidate.. simple..

    • James Mhlanga

      Charles Dube everyone in the world loves whats happening in Zim

    • Charles Dube

      James MhlangaJames Mhlanga that is not true there are some who care that’s why zanupf officials are under targeted sanctions.
      SADC and AU are supposed to be helping us but it seems they like what is happening ….

    • James Mhlanga

      Charles DubeCharles Dube those sanctions hurt us

    • Charles Dube

      James Mhlanga which sanctions affect you

    • Charles Dube

      James Mhlanga that means you are one of the zanupf corrupt officials..
      Reform my bro sanctions will be lifted…

    • Charles Dube

      James MhlangaJames MhlangaJames Mhlanga nguwe ogula ngengqondo Ucabanga ukthi iAmerica angakufakela amasanctions ungubani wena ulani ……
      Ungathi unguvobe bayabe befunani kuwe abantu beZanu sometimes ngathi amakhanda enu awasebenzi….

    • Joseph Matanda

      Charles Dube world yei . Hapana anotombozvigaya .

    • Pretty Wedu

      Charles Dube The world is watching and then what? You think Zimbabwe is so special, dofo.

  • Malcolm Mark Runganga

    I doubt that it was shortlisted…and if it was what purpose does it serve?

  • Jacob Zakariya

    Chamisa an intelligent, brave, brighter man waaaal he deserves only the corrupt one hurts!

  • Ernest Chakufora

    Ndino shamiswa nevanoti mufana uyu arikuda kutengesa nyika kuvachena but varikuchema kuti nyika iri muma sanction vachitoita demo. Hamusi kuona kuti ZANU me MDC daka racho riri pakuti mumwe adirwei nerungu. Vese vatengesi in my view.

  • Gamuchirai Matongo

    Dai iri documentary ya ED taitoirwa gala yeOscar award
    Ukarwadziwa naChamisa haupore

  • Katta Dem MannaBadman

    What does it bring to our table. You can play the cat and mouse game whilst you know really the people behind sanctions. Nonsense

  • Newman Makore

    Must also do munangagwa .chamisa as who useable disposal.
    Hakuchashanda napkins kwaa ne Pampers

    Seiko vachiri kungoshandiswa in the name of democracy. Varidzi vayo havasi kuigona

    Check American elections

    Hilary majority votes
    Donald Trump minority votes
    but becomes president what is the point of voting (electoral college )is this democracy

    • Newman Makore

      Dean Pilate Marevesa even if you nkow mi comment section its not personal . We “re fed up with these things since wen . Infighting within mdc from muszuri,thokozani, chamisa en more

    • Dean Pilate Marevesa

      Newman Makore u know where the masses stand on this issue hantikaah? Good. People know their enemy and trouble causer in every situation?????

    • Charles Dube

      Nyasha Ernest Matanda what has ED done 95% unemployment rate you still have the guts to say pamperi ne Zanupf…
      It’s a shame …

    • Nyasha Ernest Matanda

      Charles Dube If you cant see what Ed has done thats fine but Chamisa has been opposing and nothing else

    • Charles Dube

      Nyasha Ernest Matanda just tell ED to implement political reforms , human rights and the rule of law…..
      We will talk after that ….
      I have seen what Ed have done he has sold the country to the Chinese, his looting and killing opposition supporters….

    • Nyasha Ernest Matanda

      Charles Dube If you were to bring solid evidence of your claims i’d be on your side. If you follow USA news media outlets you will still find that Biden has people like you oppossing day in and day out. Believe it or not all the Presidents on this earth are all killers none of them dont have blood on their hands

    • Charles Dube

      I’m not going to waist my time trying to convince you….
      You are a hard core zanupf supporter you depend on zanupf propaganda there’s nothing l can say that can change your mind…
      Me l want opportunity for everyone not for zanupf supporters only like you….

  • Learnmore Chikweya

    ED is a moron, Documentary for what,for killing innocent civilians

  • Joseph Matanda

    Zvakari ka reshe zve nhai ka Tandiwe . Apa kari kuKUchidzira moto .

  • Lucas Chaks

    Regai vanhu vave free. Vataure zvavanoda nekupfeka hembe dzebato ravanoda. Musarova vanhu kuti sei vari veopposition . Why muchirambidza Chamisa kufamba kwaanoda? Regai afambe aite zvaanoda sevamwe vana veZim. Kana muchingodiwa nevanhu munongohwinha 2023. Musauraya vanhu. Vanhu ngavave free kunyanya pakutaura zvavanoda but not kutuka vamwe. Zim is supposed to be free. Free kumunhu wese kwete kuZanu chete

  • Tinashe Teeman Ngowani

    Dai akatopihwa ari x 10 chaiwo. At least ndiye ega akutombo mira semkono against mboko dze zanu pf for killing people. Mese imi munotaura as if zanu ine chairi kuitira vanhu its bcoz you haven’t lost a relative bcoz of zanu pf’s violence and supporters. I lost 4 of my family members in 1 day .out of five only 1 survived in 2008 /06/27 rerun .so to me i prefer a sellout than these zanu pf oppressors. Ana msatanyoko zanu pf