Mama Africa
Aug 12, 2011 · 1h 32m
Director
Mika KaurismäkiOverview
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 of Mama Africa
Crew of Mama Africa
About Mama Africa
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 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…
When was Mama Africa released?
Mama Africa was released on August 12, 2011.
Where can I watch Mama Africa?
Mama Africa is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Mama Africa?
Mama Africa runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Who directed Mama Africa?
Mama Africa was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
Who is in the cast of Mama Africa?
The cast of Mama Africa includes Miriam Makeba (Self (archive footage)), Harry Belafonte (Self (archive footage)), Kathleen Cleaver (Self), Nelson Mandela (Self (archive footage)) and Kwame Ture (Self (archive footage)).
Is Mama Africa on Netflix?
No, Mama Africa is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.