Cameroonian-American Philadelphia 76ers center and former NBA Mvp Joel Embiid has joined the producing team of “Mfinda,” an upcoming anime feature from the Tokyo- and LA-based studio N Lite. Embiid comes on board through his production company Miniature Géant, launched in partnership with LeBron James’ Uninterrupted.
Embiid will also executive produce a companion documentary, “Mfinda: Spirits of the Congo,” which will explore the film’s inspirations and behind-the-scenes production.
Joel Embiid Credit: Maggie Zerbe
Set in 1970s Kinshasa, “Mfinda” follows 13-year-old Odi, who escapes into the mystical Mfinda forest during the Congo Crisis. There, she’s transported back to the 1600s Kingdom of Kongo, where she meets another lost girl. The pair searches for a magical Nkisi that may help them return home.
The film boasts an international roster of collaborators. Alongside Miniature Géant, producers include Gkids (acquired last year by iconic Japanese studio Toho), Viola Davis and Julius Tennon…
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