Mama Africa
Originally released in 2011. Mama Africa is a drama/documentary film. directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
Starring Miriam Makeba, Harry Belafonte, and Kathleen Cleaver
Synopsis
Miriam Makeba was one of the first African musicians who won international stardom and whose music was always anchored in her traditional South African roots. Miriam Makeba was forced into exile in 1959. She sang for John F. Kennedy, performed with Harry Belafonte and Nina Simone, was married to Hugh Masekela and also Stokely Carmichael. Her life was tumultuous. She always stood for truth and justice. She fought for the oppressed most importantly for black Africans, as a campaigner against apartheid. She died November 2008 after a concert in Italy. Mika Kaurismäki's documentary, traces fifty years of her music and her performing life. Through rare archive footage of her performances and through interviews with her contemporaries we discover the remarkable journey of Miriam Makeba.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Finland
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Starhaus Filmproduktion
- ZDF
- ARTE
- Marianna Films
- YLE
- Millennium Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mama Africa about?
Miriam Makeba was one of the first African musicians who won international stardom and whose music was always anchored in her traditional South African roots. Miriam Makeba was forced into exile in...
Who directed Mama Africa?
Mama Africa was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
How long is Mama Africa?
Mama Africa has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Mama Africa released?
Mama Africa was released on August 12, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mama Africa?
The main cast of Mama Africa includes Miriam Makeba, Harry Belafonte, Kathleen Cleaver, Nelson Mandela, Kwame Ture.