Gelila Bekele joins Jessica Kantor on Raising Cinephiles, and they talk about her most recent film, MAXINE’S BABY: THE TYLER PERRY STORY, which is available to stream globally on Prime Video. Gelila discusses her journey into discovering cinema and how it led to this most recent film, a generational story about healing and resilience. Gelila Bekele is a model and a documentary filmmaker. Her modeling career began in 2006, appearing in leading magazines, beauty campaigns, and numerous publications. She is a devoted global advocate for young girls' right to equal opportunities, with a focus on fundamental necessities and education.Her mission of bringing a voice to under-recognized global issues has birthed a creative platform that increases awareness and allows for exhibition through storytelling. In 2013, Gelila began her narrative and documentary film career. Her most recent releases at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and Berlinale Mai: Life is not Honey (Director) and Anbessa (Executive Producer) The Model Activists 2017 ( Director). Gelila is the author of the book Guzo! (2018), which documents the daily lives of native Ethiopians centering on customs, cultural traditions, religious practices and dwellings. New Episodes Every Wednesday!EPISODE CREDITS:Host, Producer, Editor: Jessica KantorBooker: Noelia MurphyBe sure to follow and tag Raising Cinephiles on  Instagram