Alexander McCall Smith Movies
- 2009
Based on the novels by Alexander McCall Smith, this drama stars Jill Scott as Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's first and only female private detective. Growing up in a rural area, Precious was destined for a life of farming until, one fateful day, her father dies. Selling off the family cows, Precious heads to the big city, determined to be a successful P.I., and become part of the ever changing African cultural landscape. And very soon, she finds herself investigating a sizzling hot case, with the help of Mr JLB Matekoni, the owner of Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, and Mma Makutsi, the fastest typist in the city. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- 2008
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Anthony Minghella teams with Oscar-nominated screenwriter Richard Curtis to adapt author Alexander McCall Smith's best-selling series of novels in this film concerning Botswana's only female-owned detective agency. The first feature film shot entirely in the south-central African country of Botswana, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency follows seasoned sleuth Precious Ramotswe (Jill Scott) as she investigates cases, assists the locals in solving various personal problems, and falls for the prominent owner of a successful garage. Anika Noni Rose co-stars as Ramotswe's quirky assistant, Mma Makutsi, in a feature intended to spark a full series. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jill Scott, Anika Noni Rose, (more)
The Weinstein Company and BBC Films team up to offer this inspiring exploration of one family's resilience and fortitude with this nature documentary shot using innovative and groundbreaking filming techniques. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Paul Newman
