‘The Tenants’ premieres Monday night –at Caribbean Cinemas
Writer-Director Richard B. Mahase
Writer-Director Richard B. Mahase

‘THE Tenants…Rent’s Due’, a film made by Guyanese in accordance with international standards, is set to premier Monday night at the Caribbean Cinemas, at the Giftland Mall.
The launch is an invitation-only event, and several members of the Government and Opposition have been invited, writer and director Richard B. Mahase told ‘The Buzz’ on Wednesday.

Irina Abraham and R. J. Kholi

The film, a 111-minute-long drama by the George Subraj Foundation and Red Lock Media, was officially introduced to the Guyanese populace last month, with daily showings commencing on Thursday at Caribbean Cinemas. The film will show four times daily for one week.

Popular Guyanese-American entrepreneur and philanthropist, George Subraj (now deceased), along with Mahase, who is a longstanding member of the local entertainment industry, began talks of producing a Guyanese film in an American setting since back in 2015.

Now, four years later, Mahase and the George Subraj Family Foundation couldn’t be happier that the movie, which fulfils their beloved George’s vision, has come to fruition.

Mahase says the film was made by Guyanese to the United States’ level of production.
Known for leading many medical missions here, Subraj, as a New York resident, developed a huge rental enterprise before he died. The film is, therefore, about his experience in the industry in Queens, New York, long considered an expansive ‘melting pot’ of sorts in the USA. As such, the movie reflects the business that Mr. Subraj ran, and the struggles people from all across the world endure while seeking to rent an apartment in New York.

Alexandria Johnson and Brent White

The movie boasts an all-American cast, who all hail from various countries the world over; like Japan, Russia, and Argentina, and came together in this apartment building.
Mahase is relieved that the film has finally made it to Guyana, after being stalled for about 18 months.

“This film was a passion project of my father for several years. To see his dream come to life… a dream that encompasses his life experiences as a Guyanese-American from the area of Bel Air, is truly awe inspiring,” Subraj’s daughter, Jasmine, had told the press at the launch back in June.

A scene from ‘The Tenants’

She said that her father’s hard work, determination, and giving personality has left a mark on, and continues to drive their family to continue his work and legacy, both professionally and in their charitable pursuits.

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