Mama Africa (2011) is a drama, documentary title in English. On MovieLinkBD you get the full story, cast, rating, official trailer and where to watch Mama Africa online in HD.
Mama Africa — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Mika Kaurismäki
- Starring: Miriam Makeba, Harry Belafonte, Kathleen Cleaver, Nelson Mandela, Kwame Ture, Leopoldo Fleming, Lorraine Gordon
Mama Africa — Movie Details
| Release Date | 2011-08-12 |
| Runtime | 92 min |
| Genre | Drama, Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Country | Finland, France, Germany, South Africa |
| Rating | 5.6/10 (15 votes) |
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. M…
Who directed Mama Africa? Mika Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Mama Africa? Miriam Makeba, Harry Belafonte, Kathleen Cleaver, Nelson Mandela, Kwame Ture, Leopoldo Fleming, Lorraine Gordon.
Where can I watch Mama Africa? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
