The Best Among People brings to the screen the everyday South African men and women who commit and risk their lives volunteering for rescue and relief-aid missions – from where-ever they may get the call – both internationally and at home in South Africa. These are the religious and culturally diverse group of South African volunteers that make up The Gift of the Givers – headed and driven by their visionary founder, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman. 

Relief & medical aid for wars in Gaza & Syria, earthquakes in Haiti & Nepal, devastating fires in Knysna, crippling drought in Sutherland and Makhanda or cyclone Idai in Mozambique, Zimbabwe & Malawi – Gift of the Givers are among the first to go in.

On a second front, tirelessly negotiating the release of South African hostages held by Al-Qaeda terrorists in the deserts of Mali, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman leads his dedicated team in accordance with their mission statement: “the best among people are those who benefit mankind”.

Note: There is no trailer for this film.

Further Note: there is free bonus content available for this film. To watch, go to the Free Bonus Content section of the Virtual Festival site.

Film festival community partner: Grandmothers Advocacy Network